Lord of the Flies portrays the power struggle among boys as they're isolating on a deserted island. The novel provokes thoughts on the animalistic nature of humanity and the importance of social constructs. The book would make for a great read for lovers of dystopian stories and those eager to explore the topics of power, morality and society. The supplementary material also makes the book an excellent resource for students and teachers.

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At the dawn of the next world war, a plane crashes on an uncharted island, stranding a group of schoolboys. At first, with no adult supervision, their freedom is something to celebrate; this far from civilization the boys can do anything they want. Anything. They attempt to forge their own society, failing, however, in the face of terror, sin and evil. And as order collapses, as strange howls echo in the night, as terror begins its reign, the hope of adventure seems as far from reality as the hope of being rescued. Labeled a parable, an allegory, a myth, a morality tale, a parody, a political treatise, even a vision of the apocalypse, Lord of the Flies is perhaps our most memorable tale about “the end of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart.”

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