LORD OF THE FLIES
William Golding
(sorry, i already gave the book back, so i dont have a # of pages)
In this classic novel, a bunch of kids are on a plane when it crashes, and they end up by themselves on a deserted island. Everything starts out quite innocently..they elect Ralph, one of the older boys, as leader, and they all work together to be rescued. But when a bad egg's strong sense of savage comes out, there is pandamonium on the island, and this leadership community quickly comes to an end. When all of the boys switch over to the other group, Ralph is left by himself to deal with the elements, and these crazy savages who are dying to get their hands on him. At this rate, will they ever be rescued?
I had to read this book for school, which you probably gathered, because nobody in their right mind would read this book if it wasn't by force. It was really hard to get past all the heavy wording and descriptions, and there was alot of boring parts. It was okay, but i would NOT recommend reading this as a leisurely activity...such as over the Christmas holidays. You would be much better off reading one of the other books reviewed in this blog, which may actually bring you a hint of happiness. But there is one positive note about this novel - it is much better than the film version! So read this book if you must, but otherwise, cast it into the wind!!
* * J e n n :-)
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3 comments:
Jen,
I too had to read this book for school. It is not light reading as you said.
The boys in my class loved the book.
Catherine
i don't know if i mentioned that this one can be published in the newsletter, but please feel free, although i understand if you don't want to, because i know that it's pretty bold, and it might offend people who like this book (if there are any that do, that is).
Jen,
I might try and put this one in the newsletter because it is one other students will have had to read.
Catherine
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