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Flowers for Algernon
by Daniel Keyes
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm pretty sure I read this in 8th grade, because there are bits and pieces that came back to me while reading it. But also, what a dark book to read in middle school. We also read the Diary of Anne Frank that year, though, so maybe it was par for the course.
Anyway! The writing in this is so well done, showing Charlie's transition throughout the book. It's an interesting look at intelligence and emotions and how to be intimate with people. Charlie might be gaining intelligence at a very fast rate, but it's clear that his emotions don't always follow as quickly. It will definitely make for an interesting discussion at book club tomorrow!
Anyway! The writing in this is so well done, showing Charlie's transition throughout the book. It's an interesting look at intelligence and emotions and how to be intimate with people. Charlie might be gaining intelligence at a very fast rate, but it's clear that his emotions don't always follow as quickly. It will definitely make for an interesting discussion at book club tomorrow!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Child abuse
Moderate: Animal death, Sexual content
Minor: Suicidal thoughts