When a plane crashes on a remote island, a small group of schoolboys are the sole survivors. From the prophetic Simon and virtuous Ralph to the lovable Piggy and brutish Jack, each of the boys attempts to establish control as the reality - and brutal savagery - of their situation sets in (Goodreads).
Those expecting a group of boys romping around on an island should be warned: there is a fair share of romping, but mostly the savage kind. While over-the-top at times, Lord of the Flies is an extremely well-written novel with loads of symbolism throughout, but only to be picked up on by the reader if they aren't terrified enough. Although the characters are less-than-endearing, and not as developed as they perhaps should have been, they still resound as they portray the shocking ideas of humanity. Although the supporting cast may be hard to keep track of, Lord of the Flies is a disturbing tale... yet also intriguing. 8.1/10
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