May 07, 2015 09:09 PM
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Heard about this book from a friend so I decided to give it a go. After reading this book I was profoundly moved by its multi-layered implications. This book made a very strong impression on me. It is one of those books which compel you to keep thinking about its message long after the book has been read. It gives an insight into the darkness of man’s heart as well as a defined perception of Golding’s mental state.
This 1954 novel fairly directly states that human nature is violent, and that there isn't any hope for redemption from our tendency to destroy all that is good in ourselves. This view is, of course, the reason Lord of the Flies is so popular among teenagers William Golding’s writing style is quite intense. He uses the third person form to convey a sense of immediacy, tension and drama in his story. Golding is very convincing while forming the speech patterns of the children in his story.
Although the book spans a few months, fortunately it does not feel rushed. Every chapter leaves you hungry for more. I think the thing that makes Lord of the Flies so successful is the way William Golding manages to drop subtle hints in the story, straight from the beginning, and they become more apparent as the book progresses, and actions turn from worse, to what could only be described as barbaric and bloody.
I would recommend this book to teenagers, both boys and girls, who want to try something.different, to say the least. Teenagers who like adventure and mystery should certainly try this classic. In other words, if you're the one for romance and happy endings, look elsewhere. But if you like your books to have gripping and believable characters with a plot second to none, then Lord of the Flies is for you. I can promise you that you'll finish the book, left with a new and fresh outlook on the world around you and perhaps a thought as to what exactly Lord of the Flies is about. Indeed its inner meaning is very dark, making the reader wonder how thin the line between good and evil really is.
