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kirstikka's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
what a great fucking ride this book is. it doesn't feel like its best before date is due at all, many aspects of the book are quite timeless. i feel like there's always a big risk of sounding pretentious when writing about an extremely dumb/intelligent person, but Keyes mostly avoids this. plus, being insufferable becomes a part of Charlie's personality, which is why some cringe is inevitable. what a way of writing about someone who undergoes massive psychological changes!
to me, there were two messages conveyed: firstly, all people should be treated as people, no matter what. secondly, scientifical progress isn't all there is to life. those are interesting lessons to learn from a sci-fi book, which made me enjoy it much more than i anticipated.
Graphic: Torture, Medical content, Medical trauma, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Abandonment
smolswol's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Medical trauma, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Animal death
jovanh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Excrement
Moderate: Animal death, Sexual content, and Dementia
Minor: Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Alcohol
rjselby's review against another edition
2.75
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Medical trauma
Minor: Self harm and Suicidal thoughts
krosebooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Dementia, Medical trauma, Stalking, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
taleofabibliophile's review against another edition
2.75
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Medical content, Dementia, Medical trauma, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Excrement
benegesserwitch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Dementia
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Excrement, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
ellaticonstellation's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Remembering a lot of painful memories sucked. There's a reason why the unconscious is there to help us cope with life's greatest challenges. Being knowledgeable has its perks and curses.
Experiments may be magical, but not an assurance of permanence. It's like being sharp, but we need to maintain it in our own way.
Algernon! You're a great metaphor!
I will never forget this story.
Thank you, Daniel✨
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Medical content, Dementia, Medical trauma, and Gaslighting
charliebites's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment
Minor: Excrement, Dementia, Medical trauma, and Gaslighting
g3mmons's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, and Abandonment
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Medical trauma