"Thorne's gripping new series does something else with this seven-decade-old story: It pulls out the sense of humanity and heartbreak at its core."
"Lord of the Flies has to be read as a novel inspired by the horrors of one particular war, rather than as a timeless tale."
"Rutger Bregman found the real tale of a group of six Tongan boys who survived for a year and a half on an island after a shipwreck, and did so in perfect harmony."
Jack Thorne's adaptation of Lord of the Flies presents a fresh perspective by highlighting the humanity and heartbreak within the story. The original novel, often seen as a commentary on the darkness of human nature, is contrasted with real-life examples of cooperation among stranded individuals. Thorne's series, available on Netflix, aims to explore the complexities of human behavior, suggesting that while boys may turn violent, there is also a capacity for compassion and connection that should not be overlooked.
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