This month's book is Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes.
"With more than five million copies sold, Flowers for Algernon is the beloved, classic story of a mentally disabled man whose experimental quest for intelligence mirrors that of Algernon, an extraordinary lab mouse. In poignant diary entries, Charlie tells how a brain operation increases his IQ and changes his life. As the experimental procedure takes effect, Charlie's intelligence expands until it surpasses that of the doctors who engineered his metamorphosis. The experiment seems to be a scientific breakthrough of paramount importance--until Algernon begins his sudden, unexpected deterioration. Will the same happen to Charlie?" -- via Amazon.com
I chose this book because I discovered that it is a crazily high-rated book that apparently everyone has read. I haven't. And according to Goodreads, none of you have either. So we should. It's not my typical flavor of book, but it's also not a common flavor amid our book club choices. I thought it might be a refreshing change, a nice addition to our flavor pallet if you will. I'm excited to read it (I already peeked via the Amazon's "Look Inside" feature, and I was intrigued). I hope I like it as much as the rest of the world seems to. And I hope you all do too!
It's available for as little as $4 (used) via Amazon. The Kindle edition is about 9 bucks. L library has two copies; the NL library has a couple as well. And S library has one. I hope this availability will be enough. So get reading! You won't regret it.
*We will be reviewing this book at Book Club Retreat in April (which will likely be the 20th and 21st). See you then!
