Lord of the Flies (Abridged Audio Edition)

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Summary: Good Book!
Review: I didnt like it at first because there was so much foreshadowing by the author that i didnt know when they were ever going to actually get to the action. It was very nicely done, and portrayed the evil that Golding was trying to get the reader to understand very well. I give it two thumbs up. All of you thinking of reading this, just bear with the book through the first few chapters...it will get better.

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Summary: I approached this book sharing Golding's opinion.
Review: First of all, I'd like to tell people not to avoid this book because it is said to be depressing, disturbing and gory! I am extremely opposed to violence, but, unfortunately, violence is part of our way of life. People, I think, shouldn't reject a book because it is disturbing, especially if it relates the truth! If Golding had written about "lots of happy little bunnies jumping under rainbows and making friends and living in harmony" would this book be as popular as it now is? A good book should have emotional power: it doesn't matter whether it makes you feel happy or sad. Most famous books are tragic anyway! Turning away from Lord of the Flies, is, unfortunately, turning away from the truth. Anyway, this book was excellent and it, in my opinion, was an excellent parody of Swallows and Amazons, Treasure Island and Coral Island. I've read all three, and if you compare any of them with Lord of the Flies, you will see how Golding was tragically mocking (for lack of a better word - I'm only in eighth great and my vocabulary isn't that big!) the scenes of happiness and adventure and social harmony that you find in these books. It is interesting to not that two of the main characters in Coral Island (a horrible book, by the way) are called Jack and Ralph (best of friends in Ballantine's world!), which is crudely compared to Jack and Ralph in Lord of the Flies, where Jack's ungrounded animosity towards Ralph leads him to the point of murder! In conclusion, this excellent and disturbing (they can be synonymous!) novel was an accurate and revealing portrayal of the evil side of human nature, which civilization suppresses. PS I know I used he word excellent a lot - I wrote this very quickly.

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Summary: This book is remarkable and a must to read!!
Review: This book allows the reader to see their world in a different light. Thereare so many symbolisms, and comparisons in this book. Look closely. For those who have read it, do you think the story actually takes place? There is no plane. Is Ralph saved at the end of the book. Personally, I don't think so. Look at the book closely there is more to the book then you might see.

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Summary: Not for grades 7 & under!
Review: This book is well written and portrays a very deep and meaning full purpose BUT I do not believe that anyone under the age of 13 should read this book. I know for a fact that many younger children would find this book scary and confusing! I read it in Grade11 English and even a few people in that grade can not figure it out. It must be taught by a philosopher and an understander of symbolism. It is not just about some boys on an Island, but much much more! I believe that Golding had a great mission in writing this novel. He wanted to let the world see that people need to change their ways or all hope will be lost. I conclude that for those who didn't understant the book, they need to gain a better understanding of symbolism and irony, and it should not be taught to anyone under the age of 13!

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Summary: Great depiction of human nature!
Review: William Golding did an excellent job in letting the reader see that man is generally evil when left to himself. His uses of symbolism and irony make the book that much better and I would recomend it to any English class. I also like the fact that rescue is offered , but you are not sure what's left to be rescued from. Inocence is lost and the world is destroyed , but there is still Reason!

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Summary: superb
Review: A novel full of action and adventure. Very detailed and specific description of the characters. Intersting through out the novel. A lot of literature tricks and hidden messages are at play. Great for disscusion. Simmilar to the book Coral Island.

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Summary: Vivid imeage of society in the primitive basics.
Review: This novel provides a vivid image of society in the most primitive form possible.The boys blood-thirsty rampages toward the end signify humans need for blood to survive and dominate their world.Truthfully this book may not be taken for face value alone for then it is left as only a action thriller and small one of that.But when the deeper thrill of seeing human nature in the purest form,one understands both the developement of society and the need to survive in it.

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Summary: Intriuging
Review: This book had so many hidden features that it was impossible to name them all. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone who doesn't enjoy a good thought though. A few scenes were a lttle morbid and grafic for my taste and those with a weak stomach beware. A great book to do a report on no matter if its a review or an essay. Only make sure you have enough time to read it from start to finish with out stopping.

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Summary: Great novel
Review: This book was just spectacular. It is however complicated to the under educated person, so i can understand why some people could find it a little boring. The book took the time to develop the key charictors while still leaving some of the charictors to the imagination. Golding really does have a great imagination.

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Summary: classic
Review: This book helped sculpt my approach to life. Everything I've ever written since has, in some ways, owed something to this book.

Definitive.