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Another dystopian story; this one set on a deserted island. Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, explores what happens when a group of boys is stranded with no authority figures in a harsh environment. While some emerge as leaders to help build their own society, others go too far in their pursuit of power, revealing the cruelty that emerges under pressure.