Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Lord of the Flies

William Golding

6 hours, 35 minutes • first pub 1954 (editions) user-added

fiction classics literary adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

William Golding's classic novel of primitive savagery and survival is one of the most vividly realized and riveting works in modern fiction. The tale begins after a plane wreck deposits a group of English school boys, aged six to twelve on an isol...

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Moods

dark 87%
adventurous 65%
tense 62%
reflective 35%
challenging 27%
sad 26%
emotional 24%
mysterious 20%
funny 2%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 21%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.44

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