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Flowers for Algernon

by Daniel Keyes

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With more than five million copies sold, "Flowers for Algernon" is the beloved, classic story of a mentally disabled man whose experimental quest for intelligence mirrors that of Algernon, an extraordinary lab mouse. In poignant diary entries, Charlie tells how a brain operation increases his IQ and changes his life. As the experimental procedure takes effect, Charlie's intelligence expands until it surpasses that of the doctors who engineered his metamorphosis. The experiment seems to be a scientific breakthrough of paramount importance--until Algernon begins his sudden, unexpected deterioration. Will the same happen to Charlie?
An American classic that inspired the award-winning movie Charly.

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Pages

304

Released

December 1st 2007

Language

English

ISBN

9780547539638

Rating

50% recommend this

Based on 18 community ratings

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Reflective · 4
Easy to read · 4
Insightful · 2
Tense · 1

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