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Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
4.75
challenging dark emotional reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
despite being written in the 50’s, much of this book still holds up and its core themes unfortunately are still relevant today. I thought it was at its strongest in its portrayal of Charlie’s childhood as well as its critiques of not just the violent behavior he faces but also the pity. I can’t truly give it five starts because there are some elements that have aged but overall it still has a powerful message that makes you reflect on how our world views and treats disabled people. 
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