Flowers For Algernon, by Daniel Keyes, is a fictional somewhat science-fiction story about Charlie, a mentally retarted man who undergoes surgery to increase his intellegence. The book is actually his journal, and includes his thoughts as he changes.
The Bad: It was somewhat depressing, but was still very entertaining. There wasn't much action involved.
The Good: It was an easy read, and caught my interest. I liked the change in writting style and correctness as Charlie's intelligence changed.
Overall, the book was an good read. I would recommend it for those looking for a generic fiction story.
Stats:- Number of pages: ~270
- Date finished reading: 3/18/07
- Time spent reading: 2 days
- Rating: 4.5/5 - a good read