A review by leoreader
Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

he book is in the format of a diary of Charlie who is set to undergo a surgery to increase his intelligence. He goes through a roller coaster of emotions after the operation and remembers his traumatic upbringing. Tragic, heartbreaking. A deep dive into the human flaw.