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Why is LoTF a great novel? Many will point to the symbolic aspects - how the tensions that emerge from the society of the boys mirror the wider world's lusts for power and violence. But for me, that's all icing, and the novel's true appeal is in how it handles the drama among its three leads. Their boyhood felt authentic to me - as they attempt leadership, they also battle fear and indecisiveness, and the suspense builds to unnerving levels.

#IslandVibe #Titlesandtunes
I was never assigned Lord of the Flies in school, but it's been a long-time resident on my shelf and one I'd been interested in trying. So this month's prompt is a great excuse, and I'm really enjoying it so far. I just finished the scene where they're feasting on pig meat, so I thought Jimmy Buffett's 'Cheeseburger in Paradise' might be a fitting song pairing (even if a hotdog theme would be even closer 🌭 🏝).

My boyfriend and I were at the pub last week, having some well needed time away from the kids. We started talking about our favourite books as kids. My favourite was always OF MICE AND MEN, and he said his was LORD OF THE FLIES, to which I responded with "oh, I never read that one." He then looked at me like I had two heads ?
This morning, I received a parcel which had this inside. Some people get flowers, I get books ??
#whosaysromanceisdead

#2023Book25
Every time I read this book, I enjoy it a little bit more. While I'm not sure my students got much out of it, I still find myself surprised by the lengths the boys in this book go to in order to survive and assert their dominance over the others.

Excellent, must read

Remember watching the movie in school many years ago so thought I should give a classic book a read.

Another cool bookmark find I wished to share. I love how its reading the tagged book lol. Great design. Happy reading and weekend everyone 📚❤️📖 #gothic #bookmark #spider #reading

It‘s a alright book with some good moments and it presents its themes effectively but it fails to make these moments more effective by developing the characters more. This is one of the problems of books like this where it almost feels like the author cares so much about the theme topic or message that a lot of other things feel lacking. 6-7/10 you should only pick it up if you‘ve some interest in what it covers otherwise find another read.

Finished listening to the tagged book for a couple hours while doing a puzzle, and checked on our backyard 🙄 it will be fine, the hubs said. I‘ll remove the cushions, the hubs said. #itsnotfine #hedidnotremovethecushions #mandown #iknowitsnotthatbigadeal #hopefullytheworstthathappens #ianisdumb ##tropicalstormian #imfeelingwhiny #isurvivedsandy #thisisnothing

#OnThisDay in 1954 William Golding's Lord of the Flies was published. After being rejected by 21 publishers, the book was released to mediocre critical reviews and low sales. But over the next decade, critical and public acclaim grew and by the mid-60's the book was being taught in schools and had sold enough copies to allow Golding to leave his 20 year teaching career in favour of a full time writing life. #HistoryGetsLIT

This is one classic that I did not enjoy when I read it in school (can‘t remember if it was MS or HS) and I didn‘t enjoy it this time around. It‘s just a no for me! It‘s kinda brutal but also boring, at least to me. But it‘s thought-provoking…would a group of kids, any kids, eventually descend into chaos and brutality if left on their own?

Got a really cute wooden bookmark out of it, thanks to the challenge book!

#bookspinbingo - free space

Saw this in the library and had the urge to re-read it. Had a break from work this week, so I settled in to read and didn‘t want to put the book down! It‘s been 8 or 9 years since I read it back in grade school and I had forgotten some of the details, so they struck me all over again.
As before, I found it an enjoyable and thought-provoking read!
9/10

"The thing is — fear can't hurt you any more than a dream."

A sick little book indeed.

Before I begin with writing a review for the book, I would like to profusely thank @Reyzl for introducing this book to me, and yes, now that I have read this book I agree on that fact that there should be a play for this book.
Now, coming to the actual book review. I thought that this book was outstanding and completely breathtaking. In the past days, I hadn't had much time to read, but last night I read through it and it was amazing. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5!

I picked up this book in an effort to improve my knowledge and it did that . This book kept me at my toes but also disturbed me in many ways. However I do believe it is an accurate yet sad description of what would happen to people in the situation of being stranded on an island . #16 read an authors debut novel

It feels like it‘s been ages since I‘ve read something other than my notes! Haven‘t had much time to read because it‘s the end of the school year and the tests are weighing down on us :( But I‘m glad that I‘m back to reading!

So excited to start this one! Also, thank you @Reyzl as you are the one who recommended this book to me! :)

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#currentlisten on the way to Savannah! Read by the author.

This one was just okay.

I expected there to be memorable characters and there are - Simon, Ralph, Piggy, Roger, etc. - I don't think I expected some of the ethereal writing that I encountered. It made me wish I was reading the same author on different content

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More school reading- I haven't read this book since I chugged through it all in one day in high school in order to write my summer essay the day before school started. Reading it through an appreciative adult lens is already so much more enjoyable. Oh- and I have a puppy this time, too :-)

#2022Book16
Every time I read this book, I enjoy it a little bit more. While I'm not sure my students got much out of it, I still find myself surprised by the lengths the boys in this book go to in order to survive and assert their dominance over the others.

I‘ve always intended to read this. It was thought provoking.

“Maybe there is a beast… maybe it's only us.”

What happens when a group of young boys find themselves alone and stranded on a deserted island? How do they organise themselves without any adults? Can the innocence of childhood turn into pure violence?

A highly recommended read for any age and a dream of mine to do a theatre adaptation at school. What do you say @Sharv_Sona @Lovelylottereader and @AnnaSummer7 ?

I must say this book kept shocking me, as it went on. Whether it contains the true nature of humankind or not, it makes a great story. It is interesting how different the characters respond to fear and uncertainty, which is something very real. Knowing that Golding had difficulties with his role in the war that just ended, lets us understand the plot better.
Nevertheless, even without all that, it's still a nice story. Would recommend!

#FallTreasures Where to build the #Bonfire, and how to keep it going, are just a few of the things that Jack, Ralph, Piggy, and the other boys argue about.
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

The pig slaughter and the rawness of human emotions in this classic book haunted me. The existence of violence and assertion of power in some of the characters young heads bothered me. I had to pause reading several times, very vivid writing.

Today‘s #LittensDressedinBlood prompt:

“Come little children”

This book I had to read in school came to mind. Horrible horrible children.

I loathe this book
It remains required reading 😂😫🙄🤫😜
It‘s that time of year 😩😩

If you like this book so sorry 😅

I'm really into Schitt's Creek right now 😂

I like the book a lot. Very interesting to read. The book made me think a lot after I read the book and still now. I would recommend reading this book to people who asks me.

#SpringSentiments Day 13 @Eggs

One of my favorite books has an #Officious character, Jack.

Why would they make kids read this in school? I‘ve been trying to read this book since early March. 100 pages in and I can‘t be asked to invest any more time to find out what these little pissants end up doing to Piggy. Bitch, bye. I‘m bailing.

Scores from my building‘s book exchange from a while back.

😰 Oh my...

#LitsyLaughs #LitsyHumor

#2021Book14
This is my third time reading and teaching this book, and I enjoy it a little more every time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Never read it in high school, so it‘s been on my list forever. Glad I finally read it, but just not my cup of tea. #read2021

I can see why it‘s a classic. Great at teaching about human nature and the need for social structure.

I‘m finally reading this. I can‘t believe I‘ve never read it. Trying to really tackle my TBR this year

I did Lord of the Flies for my 4th listed for book spin. Decent book. Read it to say I did but I also read it for my 52 books in 52 weeks. This would be the fourth book I read this year. This was prompt number 4 an author that is deceased #doublespin

I found it quite difficult to work out which of the characters was talking sometimes, so it was a little frustrating to read. However, the character of Piggy made up for any disappointments...what a cutie!

Sad at the end when it hits home that the islanders are just lost, scared and homesick kids. But some do commit murder!

Not the best book I've read but a nice short descriptive read.