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Violence
Barely any
A man's death in construction; physical suffering
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
Some
Sexual symbolism; Dean Jocelin's disturbing relationship to the spire
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Obsession as a form of madness; the corruption of spiritual aspiration
What this book is about
Golding's 1964 novel follows Dean Jocelin as he drives the construction of a massive spire atop his medieval cathedral, against the advice of his master builder. Features Golding's characteristic obsession, psychological intensity, and sexual symbolism. For adults.
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Psychological intensity
Sexual symbolism
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