Rec League

Daniel Keyes

Flowers for Algernon

Flowers for Algernon

A classic science fiction novel by Daniel Keyes about a mentally disabled man who undergoes an experimental surgery to increase his intelligence.

2 people recommend this

Recommended by

  • Steve M
    Steve MFirst to rec

    “I haven't gone back to read this in years but this was the first book I ever remember reading in my adolescence that made me realize that books could make me cry. I can't say how well it holds up now into my adulthood but it's now a core memory.”

    62
  • Nandi Bhargava
    Nandi Bhargava

    “This was published in 1966, so sadly it’s not relevant today because we learned our lesson and have steadfastly refused to advance technology if it compromises our humanity and dignity 4.4/5”

    2

Related

"Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes

"Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes

1
Flowers for Algernon

Flowers for Algernon

1
Never Let Me Go

Never Let Me Go

14
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

152
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

191
Klara and the Sun

Klara and the Sun

8
Project Hail Mary

Project Hail Mary

452
City of Thieves

City of Thieves

293
On the Calculation of Volume I

On the Calculation of Volume I

172
Remarkably Bright Creatures

Remarkably Bright Creatures

203
Franny and Zooey

Franny and Zooey

15
Lessons in Chemistry

Lessons in Chemistry

102
ExploreJournalSitemapAboutDevelopersTermsPrivacySupport

© 2026 Lyric Technologies, Inc.