A review by playd82u
Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I read this book in a day. Please, don’t do that. It’s very intense and handles a lot of intense themes and social commentary. Please do read, but pace yourself.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Incest, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, Medical trauma, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail