When comparing The Farseer trilogy 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 The Farseer trilogy is ranked 17th. 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 Very big story
Robin Hobb has done a great job with this universe, it's very immersive, and has many side stories - each with their own epic three book saga. Must read.
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.