Flowers for Algernon
Registered by erishkigal of Salt Lake City, Utah USA on 4/19/2012
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2 journalers for this copy...
a classic
Amazon Editorial Review
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?
Amazon Editorial Review
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?
For years I knew this was one I should read, but somehow never got around to....once I came across this copy on a discount table, it sat on my tbr for at least a couple more years, as I kept choosing others to read. Why?? Was it knowing it was a classic, one I ought to read? Maybe ( she says, with embarrassment).... but finally, a couple of months ago, I plucked it from the shelf, sat down with my cuppa, and simply could not stop reading. Brilliant!! and heart-rending :(
Don't make my mistake and put off reading this one!
Don't make my mistake and put off reading this one!
Adding this book to emmjo's Otherwordly Bookbox, for the next reader to enjoy :D
taken from the Otherworldly book box.
Like erishkigal I have been sitting on reading this. I remember watching the film adaptation with my father years ago, and when I started reading more speculative fiction this was one of the books he recommended. In fact, I may have a copy of this in the boxes of his paperback books in my office. I found myself pulled into the story through the journal entry method of storytelling. While I knew what was going to happen to Charley, I found myself sobbing through the last third of the book.
This book is very thought provoking and heartbreaking.
This book is very thought provoking and heartbreaking.
Journal Entry 6 by nimrodiel at Little Free Library #44604 - 619 Custer Ave. in Evanston, Illinois USA on Saturday, January 27, 2018
Released 6 yrs ago (1/26/2018 UTC) at Little Free Library #44604 - 619 Custer Ave. in Evanston, Illinois USA
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Left in the Little Free Library.