Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

Flowers for Algernon

Daniel Keyes with Chris Moore (Illustrator), Chris Moore (Illustrator)

224 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics literary science fiction emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

The classic novel about a daring experiment in human intelligence Charlie Gordon, IQ 68, is a floor sweeper and the gentle butt of everyone’s jokes – until an experiment in the enhancement of human intelligence turns him into a genius. But t...

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Moods

emotional 85%
sad 78%
reflective 73%
challenging 27%
dark 25%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 15%
tense 11%
informative 8%
funny 3%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 21%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%

Average rating

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