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Lord of the Flies

4.9
4 ratings

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Pages
182
Language
EN
ISBN
9780140283334
Reading Time
~3h 11min

Lord of the Flies is a book by William Golding. It has 182 pages.

About this book

Lord of the Flies is the 1954 debut novel of British author William Golding. The plot concerns a group of prepubescent British boys who are stranded on an uninhabited island and their disastrous attempts to govern themselves that lead to a descent into savagery. The novel's themes include morality, leadership, and the tension between civility and chaos. Lord of the Flies was generally well received and is a popularly assigned book in schools.

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What Readers Are Saying

“Finished this in two sittings. The pacing, the characters, the prose — William Golding was clearly working at the top of their game.”

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“Gave it five stars. Lord of the Flies is the kind of book I'll keep coming back to and noticing new things in.”

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“Finished this in two sittings. The pacing, the characters, the prose — William Golding was clearly working at the top of their game.”

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Reviews (4)

R
Apr 14, 2026

Finished this in two sittings. The pacing, the characters, the prose — William Golding was clearly working at the top of their game.

W
Apr 14, 2026

Gave it five stars. Lord of the Flies is the kind of book I'll keep coming back to and noticing new things in.

B
Apr 14, 2026

Finished this in two sittings. The pacing, the characters, the prose — William Golding was clearly working at the top of their game.

I
Apr 11, 2026

Gave it five stars. Lord of the Flies is the kind of book I'll keep coming back to and noticing new things in.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages is Lord of the Flies?+

Lord of the Flies has 182 pages.

What is Lord of the Flies about?+

Lord of the Flies is the 1954 debut novel of British author William Golding. The plot concerns a group of prepubescent British boys who are stranded on an uninhabited island and their disastrous attempts to govern themselves that lead to a descent into savagery. The novel's themes include morality, ...

Who wrote Lord of the Flies?+

Lord of the Flies was written by William Golding.

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Lord of the Flies has an average rating of 4.9/5 based on 4 ratings on Booklogr.