Lord of the Flies by William Golding

This essential dystopian classic, which has sold over 25 million copies, explores the dark side of human nature when a group of schoolboys become stranded on a desert island. Witness their descent from innocent childhood games into savage conflict.

Acclaimed by authors like Stephen King and Suzanne Collins, this novel stands as a powerful statement about humanity, haunting readers with its tragic and provocative narrative.

• Dystopian classic exploring survival and savagery among stranded schoolboys.
• Introduced by Stephen King.
• Highly recommended by Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games.
• Recognized as one of the BBC's Iconic 'Novels That Shaped Our World'.
• Praised as 'Terrifying and haunting' by Kingsley Amis.

When a plane crashes, a group of schoolboys finds themselves alone on a desert island. Initially focused on survival amidst dazzling beaches and wildlife, their nights are soon consumed by nightmares of a primitive beast. Orphaned by society, their initial innocence quickly devolves into a brutal, murderous hunt.

• Author: William Golding
• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Format: Paperback (Import)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: March 3, 1997
• Print Length: 225 pages
• ISBN-10: 9780571191475
• Dimensions: 126 x 14 x 198mm
• Weight: 197g
• Reading Age: 12+ years

A brilliant, captivating, and brutal read, Lord of the Flies remains a vital piece of literature to revisit and study.