The Lord of the Flies
William Golding
7 people recommended it in 7 threads, 2009–2025.
What people on Hacker News said
Lord of the Flies was the first book that made me feel weird emotions, and I liked it.
A little exposure to the "Lord of the Flies" might be good seasoning, provided he's been given a few psychic defense lessons ahead of the time.
Amazing that this is assigned reading in middle school (or high school).
I think something similar, and even more scarier is 'The Lord of the Flies'.
Where it comes up
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