LORD OF THE FLIES

If you read the book without all of the symbolism being spoilt, then you'll most likely enjoy it and be intrigued when you figure out the symbolism yourself (or from a friend). However, if you've been told what every single little thing means before you read it yourself, you'll obviously hate it simply because you'll think the symbolism is "too obvious" or "too forced." This often results...more

If you read the book without all of the symbolism being spoilt, then you'll most likely enjoy it and be intrigued when you figure out the symbolism yourself (or from a friend). However, if you've been told what every single little thing means before you read it yourself, you'll obviously hate it simply because you'll think the symbolism is "too obvious" or "too forced." This often results from having it forced on students for a reading assignment, even though it is a good book to use if introducing symbolism (same can be said for Animal Farm). As a warning, however, the writing style is unique, and not everyone enjoys it. Personally, I found it to be a very interesting story with much inner meaning. People who find it interesting to see how easily "evil" can spring up will probably enjoy this novel, along with those interested in the "human condition."   hide

this book by the english author William Golding talks about the effort of human to create its own placa.as the story goes,the characters change attitude.the changes in attitude make the society the created.they start to ruin each other to their own destruction.meanwhile,the story itself is a representation of sort.the story represent the universe which divided by two opposing energy each...more

this book by the english author William Golding talks about the effort of human to create its own placa.as the story goes,the characters change attitude.the changes in attitude make the society the created.they start to ruin each other to their own destruction.meanwhile,the story itself is a representation of sort.the story represent the universe which divided by two opposing energy each character represents each personality that could be found in a real society...   hide

OMG! Piggy is my favorite character. I read it in form 5.

I loved the book - not for it's story thread - but for what the story makes one learn and open up to. It is an ugly truth that people (in this case children - but adults are no different!) revert to their basest insticts when order and logic leave. There is much in this book - which can be sen as a description to many of the savagery happening out there in our world today. Perhaps worth a read...more

I loved the book - not for it's story thread - but for what the story makes one learn and open up to. It is an ugly truth that people (in this case children - but adults are no different!) revert to their basest insticts when order and logic leave. There is much in this book - which can be sen as a description to many of the savagery happening out there in our world today. Perhaps worth a read again - to remind ourselves that law and order is necessary to avoid the pitfalls and horror we can (and are) (be) confronted with without it!   hide

This book is suggested to me by a writer friend. I disliked it at first. I cannot grasp the untimely and seemingly out of place background. The seemingly forced situation. But that said friend urged me to give the book a chance. So I gave it a chance, I read it during my leave. And he was right. I love the book. Not loving the book with vibrant romanticism like a like some books. I love it...more

This book is suggested to me by a writer friend. I disliked it at first. I cannot grasp the untimely and seemingly out of place background. The seemingly forced situation. But that said friend urged me to give the book a chance. So I gave it a chance, I read it during my leave. And he was right. I love the book. Not loving the book with vibrant romanticism like a like some books. I love it with nagging realization, as I proceed in reading it....how much it symbolizes the same time it conceals them. Darn the book is great...the book spoke clearly regarding my hesitance towards humanity in itself, regarding demoralization, degradation in values and system. My hesitance to be married and have a child myself. It tries to speak out what most of us do not dare to speak out....that the basis of society, should depend on the ethical nature of individual and NOT on any political system however logical or respectable it seems. Jeez...there u get it....the words I've been looking for all this long. THE SHAPE OF A SOCIETY MUST DEPEND ON THE ETHICAL NATURE OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND NOT ON ANY POLITICAL SYSTEM HOWEVER APPARENTLY LOGICAL OR RESPECTABLE. I think WE ALL as a society MUST STOP BEING IGNORANT...must analyze carefully of things that we are told to do....and contest things that we consider not right based on sound & logical judgment. We all have the responsibility to shape our society. All...each and every one of us that is.   hide

I suppose that a lot of people will feel that Golding is a cynic; that children are incorruptible, etc... But that's not the point of the book. You may not agree with what he says, (I do, but that's besides the point) but the point that he's trying to get across is that most people are what circumstances force them to be. I read a review which said that "Lost" and...more

I suppose that a lot of people will feel that Golding is a cynic; that children are incorruptible, etc... But that's not the point of the book. You may not agree with what he says, (I do, but that's besides the point) but the point that he's trying to get across is that most people are what circumstances force them to be. I read a review which said that "Lost" and the episode in "The Simpsons" which parodies this book are both better than the actual book. To say that I was surprised would be putting it lightly... And even if you totally disagree with what he says, the "Lord of the Flies" is a powerful story. At the very least, its a thriller, which holds you to the edge of your seat.   hide

Qqch de très difficile...à en devenir pessimiste... La profonde (in?)humanité de l'homme... L'impossiblité de vivre en communauté? (tiens à lire: les identités meurtirères de Maalouf; la guerre n'aura pas lieu,exemples de résiliences intercommunautaire, Charles Piguet...; le présent liquide, de Bauman.....) si si, je crois que c'est possible...une...more

Qqch de très difficile...à en devenir pessimiste... La profonde (in?)humanité de l'homme... L'impossiblité de vivre en communauté? (tiens à lire: les identités meurtirères de Maalouf; la guerre n'aura pas lieu,exemples de résiliences intercommunautaire, Charles Piguet...; le présent liquide, de Bauman.....) si si, je crois que c'est possible...une société dans laquelle chaun à une place... Cette impression que ça l'était autrefois, du moins et nous n'avons pas à revenir en arrière des pogrès on été fait, mais au détriment d'essentiels que nous oublions (les liens, la communauté, l'entraide et la solidarité véritable (et non pr se déculpabilisé, miam Chien-Blanc de Gary, j'adore).... ...donc yaka...réinventer en faisant des pas en ce sens...chaunc pr soi..en partageant avec d'autres on réalise qu'on est pas seul...que du bonheur... Oui, aux prises de responsabilités, non aux prises de pouvoir. Comment agir, je crois que c'est possible..si chacun y met du siens...   hide

A very well written story that describes how quickly a community can change just based on circumstances. The changes of the small society are subtle but move quickly, to the point where you wonder how on earth it reached the levels it did...but it is believable. I love how the story wraps up, bring you swiftly and coldly back to reality and the beginning, thus strengthening the impact it has on...more

A very well written story that describes how quickly a community can change just based on circumstances. The changes of the small society are subtle but move quickly, to the point where you wonder how on earth it reached the levels it did...but it is believable. I love how the story wraps up, bring you swiftly and coldly back to reality and the beginning, thus strengthening the impact it has on the read. Incredible story.   hide

I must say I did not enjoy this book. It took to much time to get into the story. The writer seemed to try to hard by going into so much detail, really I can pain a picture of what he is talking about in a few words not a chapter and a half. There was just a lot of BS that was not needed in the story. As a whole I can see why it is a required school read, and after filtering out all the things...more

I must say I did not enjoy this book. It took to much time to get into the story. The writer seemed to try to hard by going into so much detail, really I can pain a picture of what he is talking about in a few words not a chapter and a half. There was just a lot of BS that was not needed in the story. As a whole I can see why it is a required school read, and after filtering out all the things that were unnecessary I do like the story. But I wouldn't recommend this, and I hear there is a movie so maybe that's a little easier to watch. I am disappointed in this book and it shames me.   hide