190 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140283334
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 October 1999
Description
Lord of the Flies remains as provocative today as when it was first published in 1954, igniting passionate debate with its startling, brutal portrait of human nature. Though critically acclaimed, it was largely ignored upon its initial publication...
Community Reviews Summary of 94,597 reviews
Moods
adventurous 64%
tense 61%
reflective 36%
challenging 27%
sad 25%
emotional 23%
mysterious 20%
funny 2%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Animal death, ViolenceModerate
Fatphobia, Bullying190 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140283334
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 October 1999
Description
Lord of the Flies remains as provocative today as when it was first published in 1954, igniting passionate debate with its startling, brutal portrait of human nature. Though critically acclaimed, it was largely ignored upon its initial publication...
Community Reviews Summary of 94,597 reviews
Moods
adventurous 64%
tense 61%
reflective 36%
challenging 27%
sad 25%
emotional 23%
mysterious 20%
funny 2%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Animal death, ViolenceModerate
Fatphobia, Bullying