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A review by gautamgopalk
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Lord of the Flies is a 1954 novel by British author William Golding, where a plane of British school boys aged between 6 and 12 crash on an island during a war. The story deals with the (disastrous) attempt by them to survive, govern themselves and wait for a rescue.
The novel is not long and it is very easy to read. Although it is well written, the characters don't have a lot of depth. There are symbolisms which can be seen beyond the surface level reading of this book and the author does a good job of providing an insight into how man can devolve under certain circumstances. There are a few graphic scenes (and themes) which can be thought provoking but at the end of the day, the story may not connect with many readers.
The novel is not long and it is very easy to read. Although it is well written, the characters don't have a lot of depth. There are symbolisms which can be seen beyond the surface level reading of this book and the author does a good job of providing an insight into how man can devolve under certain circumstances. There are a few graphic scenes (and themes) which can be thought provoking but at the end of the day, the story may not connect with many readers.