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Jun 26, 2020
"Lord of the Flies" is about a plane, evacuating a group of schoolboys from the ongoing war in Britain, that is shot down onto a deserted island. The boys attempt to make their own civilized society on the island, but only death, fear, and chaos ensue. Golding creatively demonstrates the importance of rules and the complexity of human beings through hints of humor, gore, and mystery. It is for any readers with a calculative and undisturbed mind. The vast use of sensory detail may be confusing, and the killings and innuendos of evil may be disturbing. Unlike other stories where twists and turns make books too confusing and unpleasant, it is quite befitting for the Lord of the Flies. It enhances the novel’s vibe of eeriness. It is a fun challenge to try to figure out the book’s, characters’, and objects’ significance. This is a story for readers interested in human evil, fear, civilization, and loss of innocence. Star Rating: 3 and ½ Age Rating: 12+