A review by merin_aran
Lord of the Flies by William Golding

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective sad medium-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

2.0

I can see why this book is called a classic, however it really shouldn't be. The ideas and themes that Golding tries to explore are interesting, but that is the only good thing I can say. The writing is clunky and at times incoherent. The character development is sloppy and predictable. It has aged very badly, it's extremely racist and full of colonial ideas of the "savagery" of indigenous/native people. Rather than reflecting the state of humanity, the book merely highlights the problems in William Golding himself.
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