In this article we will review The Pyramid by William Golding.
Book Plot
Oliver is eighteen, and wants to enjoy himself before going to university. But this is the 1920s, and he lives in Stilbourne, a small English country town, where everyone knows what everyone else is getting up to, and where love, lust and rebellion are closely followed by revenge and embarrassment. Written with great perception and subtlety, The Pyramid is Golding’s funniest and most light-hearted novel, which probes the painful awkwardness of the late teens, and all the tragedy and farce of life in a small community
The Pyramid Rating : 3,33
Also book has 224 pages
The Pyramid Review
I found the book to be quite interesting and enjoyable, as the Author paints a vivid picture of a society structured like a pyramid where happiness is scarce. The young boy’s innocence is portrayed with a touch of ego centrism and selfishness, which seems to stem more from inexperience and ignorance rather than malice. I appreciated the Author’s lack of moralizing conclusions in his narrative, reminiscent of Krishnamurti’s observational style. As the boy grows older, he gains a deeper understanding of the people and situations he encounters. The book features strong and dramatic characters like Evie, Miss Dawlish, Henry, and his own Mother. Overall, it is a worthwhile read.
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