Flowers for Algernon

«Flowers for Algernon» is a moving novel by Daniel Keyes that explores themes of human nature, intelligence, empathy, and acceptance.
The plot revolves around Charlie Gordon, a mentally retarded man who takes part in an experiment to increase his intelligence. Thanks to the operation, the young man becomes smarter, experiencing ordinary emotions and learning about the world in a new way. Charlie learns to read, write, and learn about the world at an incredible speed. He discovers joy and love, but also faces loneliness and bullying.

The novel raises questions about the responsibility of science for its experiments and about the attitude towards people with disabilities, and also makes you think about the value of human life and the meaning of happiness.