For many people, this much-loved SF classic is one of the most
considerable achievements in the genre - further, it is a book
admired by many who spurn the entire genre. Keyes's tales of a
mentally-retarted cleaner who is granted an ever-increasing
superior intelligence is both moving and profound, and the
narrative style (in which the hero's syntax moves from sub-literate
to genius level) is unique. (Kirkus UK)
The classic novel about a daring experiment in human intelligence
'A masterpiece of poignant brilliance . . . heartbreaking, and
utterly, completely brilliant' Guardian 'A timeless tearjerker'
Independent Charlie Gordon, IQ 68, is a floor sweeper and the
gentle butt of everyone's 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 can't
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 . . . I'm a
huge fan of science fiction that doesn't seem too far away;
something that I could imagine being just around the corner - and
that's how I felt about Flowers for Algernon' Goodreads reviewer,
'You're 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 couldn't help myself here. It's a classic for a reason. Read it.
You won't be able to put it down' Goodreads reviewer,
'Heartbreaking and beautiful. Required reading, as far as I am
concerned' Wil Wheaton 'This 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. It's simply marvellous. It's about the nature of
intelligence and how intelligence can be divisive. It's a very
emotional book' Goodreads reviewer,
General
Imprint: |
Gollancz
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
S.F. Masterworks |
Release date: |
2000 |
Authors: |
Daniel Keyes
|
Dimensions: |
198 x 129 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - B-format
|
Pages: |
216 |
Edition: |
Reissue |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-85798-938-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Science fiction
|
LSN: |
1-85798-938-4 |
Barcode: |
9781857989380 |
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