A review by swanny_
Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

challenging dark 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

5.0

I was in tears by page 48.
"but there is something about the words learn and teach, something to remember about being punished severely, but he doesn't recall what it is - only a thin white hand upraised, hitting him to make him learn something he couldn't understand"
, it's a really difficult read, especially if you've had any childhood trauma, the way that Keyes articulates the emotional pain that comes from not learning in the neurotypical way, and the feelings of confusion and shame that come with it is rough. 

It is a really great story, and helped me appreciate myself more and what I love doing. 
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