rec:olding, or any information 110nge and IUrieYal symm, without permission in writing fiom the publiaher. ORLANDO AUSTIN NEW YORK SAN DIEGO TORONTO LONDONĬopyright C 1966, 1959 by Daniel Kqa Copyright renewal1994, 1987 by Daniel Kqa All rigba l'l:lelftCL No part of this publication may be reproduced or amsm.inal in any form or by any mcam, elecaonic: or mechanical, including photompy. The Touch The Fifth Sally The Minds ofBilly Milligan Unveiling Claudia The Milligan ~r.r Until Death Do Us Part Algernon, Charlie, and I: A Writer~ journeyįlowers for Algernon DANIEL KEYES A HARVEST BOOK I HARCOURT, INC. Going to be read for a long time to come." Th1.e.nus is an absorbing novd, immensely original.A literary achievement as unique as the subject itsel£" -Journal Star (Peoria).Superb." -Birmingham News "A classic bit of literature.nus novel should be on your 'must read' list." -Palm Beach Post Times "Fascinating, agonizing.Intelligent." -The Times Literary Supplemmt.A good example of that kind of science fiction which uses a persuasive hypothesis to explore emotional and moral issues.There are scenes in this book that will haunt me forever."- The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) A tale that is convincing, suspenseful and touching." -The New ~rk Times.It will make you reflect on your own life, shed buckets, and completely and utterly break your heart.Praise for Flowers for Algernon Flowers for Algernon was without a doubt one of those – the supreme angels of book-kind – and I can’t begin to say how much of an effect this book can have on you. Few books can replicate that lingering feeling you receive after reading: the kind that stay with you a few days after you’ve finished it.
I’ve been reduced to tears by three books in my life and I will unashamedly admit that Flowers for Algernon is one of them. It’s an over-used word – and risks sounding clichéd – but this book is simply beautiful. He never fully develops emotionally, but that doesn’t seem to matter. Charlie is even more isolated with an IQ of 185 than he was with one of 68, but it’s his insight that allows him to see that he is still the same person, regardless. More importantly, it seeks out the unflinchingly honest message that our humanity is not measured by how smart we are, but rather by our kindness, love and interaction with others. Flowers for Algernon is a book that says to you: ‘I want you to question everything you know’.
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