Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

Flowers for Algernon

Daniel Keyes

311 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction classics literary science fiction emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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...

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Moods

emotional 85%
sad 78%
reflective 72%
challenging 28%
dark 24%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 16%
tense 11%
informative 8%
funny 3%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 22%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.14

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