Lord of the Flies

Written by William Golding

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

    

Lord of the Flies is a novel about a group of boys who become stranded on a remote island after their plane crashes. These boys have to figure out how to survive and develop an organized way of living with rules and jobs. Many of the boys eventually lose their innocence, and they become violent and hateful towards each other. 

I enjoyed Lord of the Flies because it keeps you on your toes. Overall, it was easy and interesting to read because of how it showed the boys slowly losing their civilized human nature and becoming more like savages. Consistently, there was also deeper meaning in the boys’ objects and actions.

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.