Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

Flowers for Algernon

Daniel Keyes

286 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics literary science fiction emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Creative Education's short story collections are ideal introductions to some of the world's best-known authors. the short, timeless classics of Jack London, Rudyard Kipling, Ray Bradbury, and others are celebrated in these handsome volumes.

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Moods

emotional 85%
sad 78%
reflective 73%
challenging 27%
dark 24%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 15%
tense 11%
informative 7%
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: 3%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 29% | 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%

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