The Lord of The Flies

This is the first book of my attempt to explore American literature (or more generally books that are recommended in school that are considered a "classic"). I decided to go in blind, so I only had a vague idea of what the story was about. I was pleasantly surprised and a bit unsettled. It was one of those books that was hard to put down the more you read it. The narration really transported me into the island and the attention to details played a big role.

I was expecting things to go south at some point, and the way they did left me with a feeling between upset and uneasy. I like to think that some of the characters are more representative of the human state. I was still able to connect with some of them and the feeling of desperation that comes with trying to bring rational thinking into a group of kids. I found the story pretty unique and a good introspection into human behavior.