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Lord of the Flies (ages 14+)

Lord of the Flies (ages 14+)

Our review

It's no wonder he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, as Golding creates an entertaining, terrifying, and at the same time deeply reflective novel about society. It brings to mind books like Animal Farm, which with a simple story can make you question the society we live in.

Imagine a tropical paradise where you're stranded with only a group of children. At first, it seems like an adventure, but how long will it take for paradise to turn into hell? Lord of the Flies is a terrifying social experiment and a brutal exploration of human nature. Through the struggle between reason and instinct, it forces you to ask an uncomfortable question: without the watchful eye of society, who would we truly be?

We could tell you more, but the truth is, if you haven't read it, you should. It is one of the essential stories every reader should read at least once in their life.

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Synopsis

During a war, a plane carrying a group of British schoolboys crashes on a deserted island. Without adults, the children try to organize themselves. They elect Ralph as leader, who tries to establish a civilized society. But soon a rival leader emerges, Jack, who appeals to the children's most primal instincts, such as hunting and violence. Little by little, most abandon the rules and join Jack's tribe, giving themselves over to savage rituals. The island ceases to be a refuge and becomes a hostile territory where brutality culminates in a human hunt.

About the Author

William Golding (1911-1993) was born in Cornwall, England. The turning point in his life was his service in the British Royal Navy during World War II. The direct experience of the brutality of the conflict shattered his faith in the inherent innocence of man, leading him to the conclusion that evil resided within each person. After the war, he wrote his masterpiece, Lord of the Flies (1954). His profound exploration of the human condition through allegorical novels earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1983.

Technical Details

  • Pages: 286

  • Author: William Golding

  • Publisher: Alianza

  • Binding: Paperback

  • Edition: 2010

  • ISBN: 9788420674179

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