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A review by m4rtt4
Kukkia Algernonille by Daniel Keyes
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
incredibly thought-provoking AND heart-breaking; I wish the mouse had been in a bigger role but overall very interesting and an important read. it was scary how he became possessive and aggressive and expressed his male sexuality and masculinity through those means after "gaining intelligence" , really makes you think what should even be called intelligence and how easily we exclude emotions and kindness from it.
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, and Child abuse
Moderate: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol