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208 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399501487
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 16 December 2003
Description
Golding's iconic 1954 novel, now with a new foreword by Lois Lowry, remains one of the greatest books ever written for young adults and an unforgettable classic for readers of any age.This edition includes a new Suggestions for Further Reading by ...
Community Reviews Summary of 130,870 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
tense 63%
reflective 35%
challenging 28%
sad 27%
emotional 24%
mysterious 19%
funny 2%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Child death, Animal death, ViolenceModerate
Fatphobia, Bullying, Murder208 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399501487
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 16 December 2003
Description
Golding's iconic 1954 novel, now with a new foreword by Lois Lowry, remains one of the greatest books ever written for young adults and an unforgettable classic for readers of any age.This edition includes a new Suggestions for Further Reading by ...
Community Reviews Summary of 130,870 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
tense 63%
reflective 35%
challenging 28%
sad 27%
emotional 24%
mysterious 19%
funny 2%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Animal death, ViolenceModerate
Fatphobia, Bullying, Murder