Book 20/30.
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
With an IQ of 68, Charlie works as a floor sweeper and is often the target of other people’s jokes. When an experimental procedure dramatically increases his intelligence, he gets the chance to experience the world in an entirely new way. But as Algernon, the mouse who underwent the same experiment, begins to deteriorate, Charlie is forced to confront the possibility that his newfound intelligence may not last.
Flowers for Algernon explores a range of themes, including mental disabilities, human nature, intelligence, and love. I first read this as part of my 2016 reading challenge, and decided to reread it 10 years later because sooo many reviewers say that this book is really sad. Yet that was not my experience then, and it is still not my experience now.
That said, I am happy to report that while I did not like it any more this time around, I also did not like it any less and rated it 3 stars once again 😅🥳
** A guide to ratings **
1 star – did not like it
2 stars – it was okay
3 stars – liked it
4 stars – really liked it
5 stars – it was amazing