223 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571084838
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 17 September 1954
Description
Awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, Lord of The Flies is a classic novel using the experience of a group of stranded boys on a mysterious island to portray human nature without society's influence.
Community Reviews Summary of 88,067 reviews
Moods
adventurous 64%
tense 61%
reflective 36%
challenging 27%
sad 25%
emotional 23%
mysterious 19%
funny 2%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 14%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: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Animal death, ViolenceModerate
Fatphobia, Bullying, Murder
223 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571084838
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 17 September 1954
Description
Awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, Lord of The Flies is a classic novel using the experience of a group of stranded boys on a mysterious island to portray human nature without society's influence.
Community Reviews Summary of 88,067 reviews
Moods
adventurous 64%
tense 61%
reflective 36%
challenging 27%
sad 25%
emotional 23%
mysterious 19%
funny 2%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 14%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: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Animal death, ViolenceModerate
Fatphobia, Bullying, Murder