Which Hugo award winning novel was written by Daniel Keyes?
Correct answer: Flowers for Algernon
TheAmazingKeni
Great film, excellent job by Cliff Robertson.
MetalMom59
I read the book and have seen the movie. Then, I passed the book on to my daughter and, we watched the movie together. We both cried.
SuperficialSpark2
I saw that in my early teens and cried for days.
DarkMaitri
Sometimes I feel like Charly. My IQ is 120. smart enough to see all the dysfunctions and beauty in the world and how they are sullied by inhuman human processes. But not smart enough to figure out what to do about them.
mammy1027
I loved both book and movie!!! so tragic when Charly realizes he's what's happening to himself and Algernon-broke my heart!!!💔
Tanya
Phiend99, Awakenings was based on true events. It had to do with the brain neurotransmitter dopamine. The patients couldn't initiate movement without this. A doctor discovered a cure that replaced it, L- dopamine, but only short term. Very sad.
Player #15343745 Jo
Algernon is the name of the lab mouse.
Lucybird
My IQ is 140, as were my parents. One of my nephews is considerably higher. I’ve attended Mensa conventions. Having a high IQ doesn’t necessarily equip you to solve social or political problems because those require empathy, communication skills and common sense - which many people with high IQs lack. There’s a trade off for high IQ. I wouldn’t wish high IQ on anyone. Compassion is much more valuable.
hedaben
I need to read this again! O my, it's been too many years. maybe I will understand it more.
RMCDM123
'Michael' starring John Travolta. Great movie.
Miss Sue
One of the most moving stories of all time. Cliff Robertson played it so very well. I will never forget it. Miss Sue
Player #130998363
Reminds me of the film Molly with Elizabeth Shue. "Molly hot Buck". Love this movie.
Player #92723922
Wonderful, sensitive and sad movie. Similar story to the movie Awakenings with Robin Williams.
itchyhoneybadger
Yaz, mine too
CySar
SuperficialSpark2, I had my 8th graders read the book and watch the movie. They loved it.
Perr Bear
Is this book still in print? I would love to have a copy!
Mars V
wesley, It’s for sci fi.
Yaz
Was required reading in my 9th grade English Literature class.
Chris RN
Tanya, That doctor was Dr. Oliver Sacks. An amazing man. A kind and loving man who suffered much. A man of multiple interests who explored those interests. He cared for and treated all people especially those who were ‘warehoused’ and forgotten. He wrote numerous books on a wide variety of topics. I have all of them and belong to the Oliver Sacks Foundation.
Tea biscuit
Lucybird, Emotional IQ
wesley
I never heard of the Hugo award.
Gioconda
The book was heart wrenching. I'm going to find the movie.
Melode
there was a movie somewhat similar to the one mentioned with Elizabeth Shue Molly. Molly was an adult with severe ambergris. they performed surgery on her which caused normalcy. eventually it wore off and she wS back to her old self.
Player #13023389
I needed a hint, never read the book or saw the movie. sounds like they would both b good. Debby
Phiend99
Awakenings, with Robert Deniro had a similar theme.
DarkMaitri
I wonder who's considered redoing it? It sounds John Travolta did something like it? I stopped watching tv and films a few years ago.
IntemperateOffice1
Player #3813778, get over yourself.
Player #3366575
SuperficialSpark2, reminds me of a John Travolta role, or maybe Russell Crowe.