'Aida 08S416 Progress Report 1

I thought the book "Flowers for Algernon" was written beautifully, even though the story was a little slow at times. I liked seeing Charlie Gordon's progress and deterioration through his progress reports. His earlier progress reports were interesting to read as I had never come across a book written in such a way. Even though Charlie was a simpleton, he was lovable and kind. After Charlie became a super genius, I was taken aback by his aloof behavior towards other people, even his friends. When Charlie regressed, I felt my heart break for him as he had lost the people he thought were his friends from when he treated them like they were lower than him. After all was said and done, he was worse off than when he started.

I found his relationship with the mouse Algernon very touching as well. It was one that most of us will probably never experience; a bond that could transcend death. How Charlie still remembered it he said to remember to put flowers on Algernon’s grave when he went back to being “retarded” was heartwarming.

Overall, the book was an engaging read that takes the reader on an emotional journey together with Charlie. It is a book that I will remember and reflect upon for a long time to come.