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Summary: A thought-provoking masterpiece
Review: This is without a doubt one of the finest novels I've ever read. I found myself wonderind what I'd do in the book's situation, whether the inherent evil the book speaks of would manifest itself. I would highly reccomend this book to anyone who enjoys a thought-provoking and deeply symbolic read. A treasure!
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Summary: A powerful and great novel
Review: Lord of the Flies is a brilliant view of the world as we know it. It's extremely well written but William Golding didn't just produce a beautifully written novel, he produced a frightening view of the human race which I know I will never forget. The book's impressive characters convey to the reader an amazingly powerful message about good and evil. The book is also a true page turner, an exciting adventure story that spirals toward a spectacular ending. The author also portays the island on which the story takes place so well that while the reader is flipping pages constantly, to see what comes next, he will find himself transported to this unknown island in the middle of the sea. Personally I am extremely impressed that Golding can portray so many of the problems in the human race with just, "kids being kids," but he did accomplish it. This tour de force tale of society is highly recommended, although be warned you'll never see the world the same way again.
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Summary: This book is a must-read!!
Review: Lord of the Flies is absolutely one of the best books I have ever read. It's symbolism and imagery are probably too advanced for someone who is not an avid reader, but if you love a challenge and are looking for a great book to read, this is the one for you.
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Summary: Amazing Symbolism
Review: Lord of the Flies was a wonderful book. Parts of it made me gasp, and I couldn't stop thinking about it for days afterwards. The symbolism was amazing, and I'd recommend it to anyone. Some parts are slow-moving, but, believe me, they're worth it in the end.
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Summary: So powerful that ....
Review: I had my 3 worst nightmares in 3 subsequent nights of reading the book. That was when I was 30, and now 12 years later nothing has even come close. Believe the 5-star reviews on this!
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Summary: Wonderfully Disturbing
Review: LORD OF THE FLIES is a true modern masterpiece, a disturbing look at human nature and the decay of civilization. In this extraordinarily well-crafted book, William Goldman expertly and effectively uses symbolism to develop his themes. It is fast-moving, but my no means a "light read" and will almost certainly change your thoughts about civilization and human nature. The one thing I cannot understand, however, is why this book is required to be read by so many middle and even early high school students. Although the story is about pre-pubescent boys stranded on an island, it is NOT a book for children, who often find LORD OF THE FLIES boring (as shown by the fact that the overwhelming majority of negative reviews for this book are written by schoolchildren). Although LORD OF THE FLIES is not a difficult book to read, it takes a much greater degree of maturity and knowledge to be able to fully comprehend the themes (that man is inherently evil, etc.) and appreciate the use of symbolism in the book than most children under the age of 16 or 17 possess. However, for those who can appreciate the magnificent job that Goldman has done with this wonderfully disturbing parable, LORD OF THE FLIES is a life-changing work that is not easily forgotten. Enthusiastically recommended.
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Summary: Very boring and hard to follow.
Review: This book was not very interesting at all. Maybe if he talked about more than a couple of things it might just be interesting.
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Summary: Okay
Review: Readable. Clever. Interesting. (Mostly) believable. Attention-getter and holder. Best of all: a short, easy read.On the downside: lame ending. Plot forced at numerous points. A bit heavy on the sloppy sentimental death scenes. Attempting to turn a good tale into a deeply symbolic work of literature. This book should give you cause to think about the origins of human myth and cult, and should make you happy you're not stranded on a South Pacific island with a bunch of pre-adolescent boys.
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Summary: Wonderful
Review: I thought this book was wonderful. I read it a million years ago before the second movie came out. I had to read it again in high school, but the first time was the best. I could really feel the fear and anticipation of the charactures. I would recommend this book to older people. I would think those who have lived life would understand the emotions a little bit better.
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Summary: this book was really boring
Review: I hated this book, along with my other book i had to read this summer. I hope my english teacher spares the boredom on the 6th graders that are going to have to read this. It was page after page of boring descriptions. I really didn't want to read it...but i didn't want to get an F on my test. THIS BOOK IS NOOOOOOT RECOMMENDED
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