A group of schoolboys stranded on a deserted island attempt to govern themselves — but their fragile society soon descends into savagery. Golding's chilling allegory strips away the veneer of civilisation to expose the darkness lurking beneath human nature.
A timeless classic frequently discussed for its dystopian survival themes, the haunting loss of innocence, and the viral quote: "Maybe there is a beast… maybe it's only us." Perfect for fans of Animal Farm and 1984 by George Orwell, and The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
