When comparing Shadows of the Apt vs Flowers For Algernon, the Slant community recommends Flowers For Algernon for most people. In the question“What are the best sci-fi and fantasy books?” Flowers For Algernon is ranked 4th while Shadows of the Apt is ranked 21st. The most important reason people chose Flowers For Algernon is:
The book has a take on the subjection of mental capacity (intelligence) and gives you lots of food for thought.
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Pros
Pro Large world
Many different human races are described with each their individual personalities, lots of sub plots and quests. The series is at least 7 books, so it should keep you busy a decent while.
Pro Makes you think
The book has a take on the subjection of mental capacity (intelligence) and gives you lots of food for thought.
Pro A Science Fiction Classic
A Classic in Science Fiction. Most S.F. readers know the book.
Pro Emotional end
The end is very emotional.
Cons
Con Simple plot
The plot does not surprise. It's straightforward to the point where you can expect certain situations to unfold a certain way a good while before they actually happen in the book.