Lord of the Flies

For this book review I have read Lord of the flies written by William Golding. Although this is my first book that I have read out of his, all of his novels and books themes are a struggle between good and evil. Golding also uses a lot of symbolism in all of his works. Lord of the Flies has a multi-lateral point of view with a very escalating plot including a theme that emphasizes a fight between a civil world and savagery.

           

A group of boys no ages  4 through 12 crash land on a remote island having no way of communicating with the outside world. Where one boy that goes by the name of Ralph must step and lead the group of stranded children. Being so young the children become a discombobulated mess. Ralph has a lot of trouble trying to maintain leadership when Jack wants something different. " 'Who thinks Ralph oughtn't to be cheif' "(Golding 127). Jack trying to push Ralph out of power has to struggle to maintain that leadership, but also sustain the rest of the children

         

I really like this book and would recommend this anyone who likes a story that generates a lot of symbolism. This book does grab your attention reading every page. Reading this book creates thoughts "What if this really happens" that really capture your attention. If this book is at the bookstore I would buy it as soon as you see it.

Book Review by Noah F.