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238 pages • first pub 1966 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion Books (Orion eBook)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The classic novel about a daring experiment in human intelligenceCharlie Gordon, IQ 68, is a floor sweeper and the gentle butt of everyone’s jokes – until an experiment in the enhancement of human intelligence turns him into a genius.But then Alge...
Community Reviews Summary of 52,059 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: 20% | 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: 11% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Child abuse, BullyingModerate
Animal death, Sexual contentMinor
Suicidal thoughts238 pages • first pub 1966 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion Books (Orion eBook)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The classic novel about a daring experiment in human intelligenceCharlie Gordon, IQ 68, is a floor sweeper and the gentle butt of everyone’s jokes – until an experiment in the enhancement of human intelligence turns him into a genius.But then Alge...
Community Reviews Summary of 52,059 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: 20% | 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: 11% | 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