208 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812416114
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Publication date: 01 July 1959
Description
As provocative today as when it was first published in 1954, Lord of the Flies continues to ignite passionate debate with its startling, brutal portrait of human nature. William Golding’s compelling story about a group of very ordinary boys maroon...
Community Reviews Summary of 90,741 reviews
Moods
adventurous 64%
tense 61%
reflective 36%
challenging 27%
sad 25%
emotional 23%
mysterious 20%
funny 2%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Animal death, ViolenceModerate
Fatphobia, Bullying208 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812416114
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Publication date: 01 July 1959
Description
As provocative today as when it was first published in 1954, Lord of the Flies continues to ignite passionate debate with its startling, brutal portrait of human nature. William Golding’s compelling story about a group of very ordinary boys maroon...
Community Reviews Summary of 90,741 reviews
Moods
adventurous 64%
tense 61%
reflective 36%
challenging 27%
sad 25%
emotional 23%
mysterious 20%
funny 2%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Animal death, ViolenceModerate
Fatphobia, Bullying