Short, sweet and wholesome. Science-fiction that explores complex themes around identity and personal growth. This piece is crafted with care and sensitivity, pursues ideas around self-worth through the focus of Charlie Gordon, a man with the IQ of 68. He agrees to participate in a new experiment that will increase his IQ and make him a genius. Through Charlie's experience as the effects of the experiment unfold, questions around what intelligence means and personal identity emerge. An fantastic considered Science-fiction Short, that was a joy to read. As my first step into this genre, I can say, I loved it!

Magically crafted to touch your heart and makes you feel! Definitely recommend it for a cosy reading that drowns you in for a good few hours.

Flowers for Algernon leaves me wondering whether to stare into space and ponder the meaning of life or weep silently. How have I never read this book before? It’s beautiful, heartbreaking, and profoundly humane and a masterpiece of empathy and intellect. Keyes weaves a story that explores intelligence, identity, and what it truly means to be human. Through Charlie’s journey, we see not only the fragility of intellect but the quiet cruelty of prejudice and the aching tenderness of self-awareness. It’s both a psychological study and a moral mirror, and it broke my heart in the gentlest, most inevitable way. If you enjoy character-driven, emotionally rich ( soft) science fiction — or have any fascination with psychology, intelligence, or the human condition — move this straight to the top of your TBR. I loved, loved, loved it. What a masterpiece.

‘Flowers for Algernon’ focuses on Charlie Gordon, a man who has the IQ of 68, who agrees to participate in a new experiment that will increase his IQ and make him a genius. However, life after the procedure is not as easy going as he would have expected. Keyes’ has done a spectacular job of conveying so many emotions within the book and after reading it, it was one I had to tell everyone to read. Don’t be put off by the science fiction genre on this book, as it is very much a tale of humanity and will leave you heartbroken by the end.

incredible. Just incredible. Beautifully written. An emotional story where you’ll fall in love and cry.