This book was extremely enticing--surprisingly so, especially because of the unusual premise. It's amazing the way Charlie picked up the spelling and grammar after only one progress report in his journal, and you felt as if you were there, amazed by his sudden recovery. He seemed like the kind of person that you would want to meet, who, though lacking the usual knowledge and experience, was a genuinely nice person. I can't imagine doing the things to him that the men at the bakery did; I felt like crying at some parts in the book, especially the end when he asks if someone can put flowers on Algernon's grave. This is an amazing book, and I strongly recommend it to anyone who can read.