The classic novel about a daring experiment in human intelligenceA masterpiece of poignant brilliance . . . heartbreaking, and utterly, completely brilliant GuardianA timeless tearjerker IndependentCharlie Gordon, IQ 68, is a floor sweeper and the gentle butt of everyones jokes - until an experiment in the enhancement of human intelligence turns him into a genius. But then Algernon, the mouse whose triumphal experimental transformation preceded his, fades and dies, and Charlie has to face the possibility that his salvation was only temporary. Readers cant stop reading Flowers For Algernon:I am finding it hard to put into words the vast range of emotions I experienced while reading this tale of hope, perseverance, truth and humanity . . . Im a huge fan of science fiction that doesnt seem too far away; something that I could imagine being just around the corner - and thats how I felt about Flowers for Algernon Goodreads reviewer, Youre watching Charlie, the main character, go through an experimental procedure that increases his IQ. The whole book, written in diary entries, let us see how it affects his life and how he struggles through it. I rarely cry while reading a book but I couldnt help myself here. Its a classic for a reason. Read it. You wont be able to put it down Goodreads reviewer, Heartbreaking and beautiful. Required reading, as far as I am concerned Wil WheatonThis book is extraordinary, one of my favorites. It is a fast read but is is very powerful and heartbreaking. I read it in the plane and I felt a little embarrassed when I started to weep at the end of the book Goodreads reviewer, One of those stories I wish I would have read years earlier. Its simply marvellous. Its about the nature of intelligence and how intelligence can be divisive. Its a very emotional book Goodreads reviewer,