311 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547539638
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins e-Books
Publication date: 01 December 2007
Description
The story of a mentally disabled man whose experimental quest for intelligence mirrors that of Algernon, an extraordinary lab mouse. In diary entries, Charlie tells how a brain operation increases his IQ and changes his life. As the experimental p...
Community Reviews Summary of 33,844 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Child abuse, BullyingModerate
Animal death, Sexual contentMinor
Suicidal thoughts311 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547539638
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins e-Books
Publication date: 01 December 2007
Description
The story of a mentally disabled man whose experimental quest for intelligence mirrors that of Algernon, an extraordinary lab mouse. In diary entries, Charlie tells how a brain operation increases his IQ and changes his life. As the experimental p...
Community Reviews Summary of 33,844 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Child abuse, BullyingModerate
Animal death, Sexual contentMinor
Suicidal thoughts