Lord of the Flies

Written by William Golding

A book for readers in grades 9 and up reviewed by John

        

William Golding's Lord of the Flies won him the Nobel Prize in Literature. The book follows a gang of youngsters who find themselves shipwrecked on a deserted island and tragically attempt to self-govern. The tensions between groupthink and individualism, rational and emotional reactions, and morality and immorality are among the themes explored.

Lord of the Flies is a great work of literature. It shows the true nature of humankind and how people may turn into savage animals when placed in life-or-death situations. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys realistic fiction.