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Reader reviewed by Allyssa

Lord of the Flies was written by William Golding.
The story starts off as a set of boys being deserted on an island, due to a place crash. At first the boys try to be "civilized" like society, with a strict set of rules and ruler, Ralph. Within time, however, their mini-society becomes lost, and some of the boys break away from the group, becoming barbaric, led by Jack. What will happen to the group? Will they ever be rescued?


This book really is amazing. Everything that is read in the story is a symbolism. Every major event means something deeper than what is first perceived. Even each boy represents something bigger. It's a rather good read, and gets your brain working. I had to read this book in 9th grade and I liked it a lot.