**Free Fall by William Golding - Preloved Paperback** Sammy Mountjoy is having an existential crisis in a Nazi prison cell, which sounds grim but Golding makes it absolutely gripping. This psychological novel traces Sammy's life backwards and forwards, hunting for the exact moment he lost his innocence and free will. Was it his affair with Beatrice? His Communist phase? That traumatic school experience? Golding (yes, the *Lord of the Flies* genius) crafts a darkly funny exploration of guilt, responsibility, and what it means to be human. This isn't your typical war novel – it's more interested in the battles inside our heads than on battlefields. Perfect for readers who enjoy philosophical fiction that doesn't make you want to throw things, fans of psychological drama, or anyone curious about moral complexity. This preloved copy from Patina Paperbacks has stories to tell before you even crack it open. *"Haunting and brilliant – stayed with me for weeks"* *"Golding's prose cuts right through you. Uncomfortable in the best way."*
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