Lord of the Flies

by Stephen King, Edward Morgan Forster, Lois Lowry, Jennifer Buehler, William Golding

paperback, 336 pages

Published Nov. 15, 2016 by Penguin Classics.

ISBN:: 978-0-14-312940-0

Lord of the Flies is a 1954 novel by Nobel Prize–winning British author William Golding. The book focuses on a group of British boys stranded on an uninhabited island and their disastrous attempt to govern themselves. Themes include the tension between groupthink and individuality, between rational and emotional reactions, and between morality and immorality.

The novel has been generally well received. It was named in the Modern Library 100 Best Novels, reaching number 41 on the editor's list, and 25 on the reader's list. In 2003 it was listed at number 70 on the BBC's The Big Read poll, and in 2005 Time magazine named it as one of the 100 best English-language novels from 1923 to 2005. Time also included the novel in its list of the 100 Best Young-Adult Books of All Time. Popular reading in schools, especially in the English-speaking world, a 2016 UK poll saw …

(From en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_of_the_Flies)

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Nice Island, Shitty Kids

4 stars

I went into this book with a pretty correct idea about what it would be about. It reminded me of every job I've ever had; a bunch of childish boys trying to decide who's in charge.

What surprised me is that it was actually a nice little tropical vacation of sorts. I should have read it in wintertime.

I went into this book with a pretty correct idea about what it would be about. It reminded me of every job I've ever had; a bunch of childish boys trying to decide who's in charge.

What surprised me is that it was actually a nice little tropical vacation of sorts. I should have read it in wintertime.

pinkpusheen reviewed Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Review of 'Lord of the Flies' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Short but intense read. After having a course in psychology and sociology, it is fascinating that so many topics are covered. Will read again and annotate.

Char reviewed Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Review of 'Lord of the Flies' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

I read this for grade 10 and remember it being one of the few books I liked in high school. I don't remember recognizing how dark the book is, though. Reading it as an adult I understand how chilling it is. 3 stars because it was good, but I didn't find it riveting.