311 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156030304
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 01 May 2005
Description
Winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards, the powerful, classic story about a man who receives an operation that turns him into a genius...and introduces him to heartache. Charlie Gordon is about to embark upon an unprecedented journey. Born wit...
Community Reviews Summary of 33,892 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
reflective 73%
challenging 27%
dark 24%
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: 9780156030304
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 01 May 2005
Description
Winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards, the powerful, classic story about a man who receives an operation that turns him into a genius...and introduces him to heartache. Charlie Gordon is about to embark upon an unprecedented journey. Born wit...
Community Reviews Summary of 33,892 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
reflective 73%
challenging 27%
dark 24%
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