Thoughts on "flowers for algernon"?

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I read this about 12 years ago,
and still feel deeply touched by the story.
I think it is a well written take of neurodivergence, encompassing both extremes
that can be highly relatable to those on the spectrum.
Too smart and too stupid to fit in.

I realise after learning more about myself why i found the book so touching.

I think it was done well also, treating the topics in an honest way that did not make me
uncomfortable,
unlike a lot of media and psychotherapist/mental health professionals.

What do you think?

Yes, it is a good book to read.

I count this as one of the formative stories of my life

It kind of resonates in the brain fog.

I read that book when I was in Grade 9. The book really resonated with me.

I read Flowers for Algernon and saw the movie based on it (entitled Charlie) in eighth grade English class.

I like the fact that it's technically science fiction but doesn't feel like sci-fi at all. They were able to make a decent speculative fiction work without invoking space travel, aliens, or advanced technology.