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Reader reviewed by Kelly

This book is challenging to read at times, because the main character, Charlie, is mentally disabled and the book is written in his point of view. The misspelled words can be challenging to decipher, and reading can be frustrating, but the book is worth it. Charlie undergoes a surgery only done on a mouse, Algernon, and his IQ starts to get higher and higher. Charlie begins to realize that people used to make fun of him and as he gets smarter, he realizes he is just as alone as when he was dumb. Algernon begins to deteriorate, and as this happens, your heart breaks for Charlie.