Charlie Gordon, IQ 68, is a floor sweeper, and the gentle butt of everyone's jokes, until an experiment in the enhancement of human intelligence turns him into a genius. But then Algernon, the mouse whose triumphal experimental transformation preceeded his, fades and dies, and Charlie has to face the possibilty that his salvation was only temporary.
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Charlie Gordon, IQ 68, is a floor sweeper, and the gentle butt of everyone's jokes, until an experiment in the enhancement of human intelligence turns him into a genius. But then Algernon, the mouse whose triumphal experimental transformation preceeded his, fades and dies, and Charlie has to face the possibilty that his salvation was only temporary.
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Collectable-Very Good Condition in Near Fine jacket. 9780151315109. Near Fine/Near Fine 1st printing 1st ed Harcourt Brace hardback, price-clipped DJ in protective mylar. Highly sought after first edition with jacket by Carl Smith. A discrete code number 'C-4-6' written in pen along lower inner rear flap of jacket, book is beautifully preserved with gentle toning to pages, spine ends a little pushed, tight and unmarked. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; ISBN: 0151315108. ISBN/EAN: 9780151315109. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 085813.
Excelent condition. Very satisfied with the purchase of this book.
Terry H
Jul 27, 2012
Ordered for Book Club
I personally did not enjoy this book. It was cleverly written. I like my books to have a little more action. Others in the book club rated this a little more highly as it dealt with feelings and emotions.
lolabary
Jul 14, 2007
Indescribably original, moving piece of fiction.
Meet Charlie Gordon. He is just like you and me, set aside the fact that he was born with a very low IQ. The novel flows as his personnal journal entries, as he is ultimetly chosen for an expirimental brain sugery to increase his intelligence. Follow along his amazing journey through his world, and you will forver be touched. See through his eyes, in this suspensful and unbelievable tale of love, learning and loss. Charlie Gordon will be a character, not soon forgotton. This will be a novel that will be read from generation to generation.