Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

Flowers for Algernon

Daniel Keyes

274 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction classics literary science fiction emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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When we first meet Charlie he is about to embark on a compelling but dangerous journey from retardation to genius. He has only a vague understanding of what will happen, but he is aware that knowledge and the ability to write are of paramount impo...

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Moods

emotional 85%
sad 79%
reflective 72%
challenging 28%
dark 24%
inspiring 19%
hopeful 16%
tense 11%
informative 8%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
mysterious 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 22%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.16

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