Literary Fiction
Darkness Visible
1979·432 pages
In the midst of the London Blitz, a scarred boy named Matty emerges from flames and embarks on a quest for redemption amid madness and spiritual turmoil.
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In the midst of the London Blitz, a scarred boy named Matty emerges from flames and embarks on a quest for redemption amid madness and spiritual turmoil.
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This extraordinary new novel, by the author of the now classic Lord of the Flies, is William Golding's best novel in twelve years. In Darkness Visible he has written a story of our times, a chilling mystery which never ceases to mystify. The martyr of disturbing suggestion, William Golding stirs up the sediment of dark thoughts and half ideas within us all.Many "Septimius" Windrave/Windrove- his exact name is unknown 0 as a boy steps out of the flaming known - as a boy steps out of the flaming...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Minor references to sexual themes; not central or explicit.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence with references to war destruction and scarring.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language; not pervasive.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation present.
Religious content
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Moderate religious themes with prophetic elements in Matty's character.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft present.
Occult / demonology
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Minor mystical elements tied to Matty's visions; not explicit occult.
Political content
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Moderate political themes with terrorism and post-war societal critique.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Major themes of child neglect, emotional abuse, and pedophilic obsession.
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