Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Lord of the Flies

William Golding

368 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction classics literary adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

Lord of the Flies is a novel that has captivated schoolchildren ever since it was first published in 1954. A teacher himself, Golding clearly understood what excites and interests children. It is not only a gripping story, with strong, sympathetic...

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Moods

dark 87%
adventurous 64%
tense 61%
reflective 36%
challenging 27%
sad 25%
emotional 23%
mysterious 20%
funny 2%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 22%
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

3.43

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