Read/reading: Lord of the Flies, Things Fall Apart
Lord of the Flies was an odd one. There were points where it hit me pretty hard, but also long swathes of boredom. It’s impressive, I think, because of how honest it feels, but to achieve that it has to be written in quite an uneven, simplistic manner. To say I liked this would be a stretch, and if you’re looking for something that’s simply written and showcases the dark underbelly of the human psyche, Heart of Darkness is much better, but I can see why it’s seen as an important piece of literature simply because you can read a lot into it, regardless of whether it’s there or not.
I think I might read something silly after the next one.
