Not the cover in the picture

William Golding's classic novel of primitive savagery and survival is one of the most vividly realized and riveting works in modern fiction. The tale begins after a plane wreck deposits a group of English school boys, aged six to twelve on an isolated tropical island. Their struggle to survive and impose order quickly evolves from a battle against nature into a battle against their own primitive instincts. Golding's portrayal of the collapse of social order into chaos draws the fine line between innocence and savagery.

Gratefully received in the post today from Sweden!

I read this as 'G' in my 2007 A-Z authors challenge.


It is is an extremely thought-provoking book and one which I should have read years ago! Thanks for sharing.

I'd like to theme-release this on a desert island somewhere but will more realistically look to RABCK it to another bookcrosser.

RELEASE NOTES:
Having ticked this off as another book read from the 1001 books to read before you die list it is on its way to Sunny?Snowy? Southampton as a swap and to fulfill a wish.

Arrived today by post. Thank-you so much garibaldisghost, I hope your half of the trade makes it to you.