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320 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781417630189
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 14 June 2004
Description
Following his doctor's instructions, engaging simpleton Charlie Gordon tells his own story in semi-literate progris riports. He dimly wants to better himself, but with an IQ of 68 can't even beat the laboratory mouse Algernon at maze-solving. Then...
Community Reviews Summary of 51,558 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: 12% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Ableism, Child abuse, BullyingModerate
Animal death, Sexual contentMinor
Suicidal thoughts320 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781417630189
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 14 June 2004
Description
Following his doctor's instructions, engaging simpleton Charlie Gordon tells his own story in semi-literate progris riports. He dimly wants to better himself, but with an IQ of 68 can't even beat the laboratory mouse Algernon at maze-solving. Then...
Community Reviews Summary of 51,558 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: 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