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ISBN13: 9780156030083
ISBN10: 015603008x
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Following his doctor's instructions, engaging simpleton Charlie Gordon tells his own story in semi-literate "progris riports." He dimly wants to better himself, but with an IQ of 68 can't even beat the laboratory mouse Algernon at maze-solving. Then, an operation turns him into a genius and introduces him to heartache.

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Charlie Gordon is about to embark upon an unprecedented journey. Born with an unusually low IQ, he has been chosen as the perfect subject for an experimental surgery that researchers hope will increase his intelligence-a procedure that has already been highly successful when tested on a lab mouse named Algernon.

As the treatment takes effect, Charlie's intelligence expands until it surpasses that of the doctors who engineered his metamorphosis. The experiment appears to be a scientific breakthrough of paramount importance, until Algernon suddenly deteriorates. Will the same happen to Charlie?

WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD AND THE NEBULA AWARD

The classic novel that inspired the Academy Award-winning movie Charly

Daniel Keyes, the author of eight books, was born in Brooklyn, New York, and received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Brooklyn College. Professor emeritus at Ohio University, he lives in Boca Raton, Florida.

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About the Author

Daniel Keyes was born in Brooklyn, New York, and received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Brooklyn College. He has worked as a merchant seaman, fiction editor, high school teacher, and university professor. The author of eight books, he lives in Boca Raton, Florida.
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Reader Eternal, October 24, 2011 (view all comments by Reader Eternal)
Anyone who can read should read this book. This is one of the most stunning, moving stories I have ever read. It's one of the very few books that have actually made me cry. If you've never read it--do. You won't be sorry, and you'll never look at humanity the same way again.
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apac16pimp, May 28, 2008 (view all comments by apac16pimp)
I really enjoyed the book. I like how the book is more interesting than the movie and it has a bigger transition and more detail for the main character. I really think its cool how the mouse represents
Charlie in a way because when the mouse cant figure out the maze, that gives away that Charlie is going to lose his intelligence. The mood of the book is sad and it really catches the reader off guard when Charlie goes through his recession. I would recommend this book for anyone who likes books that really catch the reader. I also like it that the author put a lot of emotion into the character by making Charlie cry, and have his feelings change and the way he talk change throughout the book. Overall I really liked the book and would read it again to enjoy it.
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yogert9000, June 29, 2007 (view all comments by yogert9000)
Flowers For Algernon is without a doubt the most emotional book I've read in a long time. It deals with a man who is mentally retarded but then is suddenly given the opportunity to be normal for a change. We get to wittness him changing and not always for the better. Charlie is warm-hearted and we realize that he was smart all along. It's touching and is one of those books that really makes you think about life. In my opinion, this is a novel that should be read by simply everyone.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780156030083
Author:
Keyes, Daniel
Publisher:
Harvest Books
Location:
Orlando
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Surgery
Subject:
Science Fiction - General
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Psychological
Subject:
Brain
Subject:
Psychological fiction
Subject:
Gifted persons
Subject:
People with mental disabilities
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Copyright:
2004
Edition Number:
1st harvest ed.
Edition Description:
Mass Market Paperbound
Series Volume:
v. 104
Publication Date:
20040631
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 9 to 12
Language:
English
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
7 x 4.5 in 0.39 lb
Age Level:
from 14
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"Synopsis" by , Following his doctor's instructions, engaging simpleton Charlie Gordon tells his own story in semi-literate "progris riports." He dimly wants to better himself, but with an IQ of 68 can't even beat the laboratory mouse Algernon at maze-solving. Then, an operation turns him into a genius and introduces him to heartache.

"Synopsis" by ,
Charlie Gordon is about to embark upon an unprecedented journey. Born with an unusually low IQ, he has been chosen as the perfect subject for an experimental surgery that researchers hope will increase his intelligence-a procedure that has already been highly successful when tested on a lab mouse named Algernon.

As the treatment takes effect, Charlie's intelligence expands until it surpasses that of the doctors who engineered his metamorphosis. The experiment appears to be a scientific breakthrough of paramount importance, until Algernon suddenly deteriorates. Will the same happen to Charlie?

WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD AND THE NEBULA AWARD

The classic novel that inspired the Academy Award-winning movie Charly

Daniel Keyes, the author of eight books, was born in Brooklyn, New York, and received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Brooklyn College. Professor emeritus at Ohio University, he lives in Boca Raton, Florida.
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