A review by ginnyroberts2
Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

hopeful sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The novel version spends too much time on themes that are not as interesting or rewarding as the premise of the original short story. 
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