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216 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553274509
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam Books
Publication date: 01 July 1975
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 51,667 reviews
Moods
sad 79%
reflective 72%
challenging 28%
dark 24%
inspiring 19%
hopeful 16%
tense 11%
informative 8%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
mysterious 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Child abuse, BullyingModerate
Animal death, Sexual contentMinor
Suicidal thoughts216 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553274509
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam Books
Publication date: 01 July 1975
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 51,667 reviews
Moods
sad 79%
reflective 72%
challenging 28%
dark 24%
inspiring 19%
hopeful 16%
tense 11%
informative 8%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
mysterious 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | 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