Flowers for Algernon is a heart-wrenching work of psychological fiction by author Daniel Keyes. The novel follows the journey of a mentally disabled man named Charlie Gordon who is chosen to undergo an experimental surgical procedure to increase his intelligence. The experiment had previously been tested on a mouse named Algernon who shows remarkable improvement in intelligence after the procedure. Keyes presents the novel in the form of progress reports written by Charlie, giving unique insights into the emotional and psychological changes he undergoes as his intelligence increases. Though published in 1966, the novel has just as much relevance today as it did then, if not more. I won’t disclose further plot details of the book for fear of spoiling future readers’ enjoyment; however, I would like to offer my review. I hope readers will find my thoughts compelling enough to pick up the book themselves.