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Used Book ~ Lord of the Flies by author William Gerald Golding
 
Lord of the Flies
Author: William Gerald Golding
Book Information
Publisher: Bantam
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Rating: 529

ISBN-13: 9780399501487 - ISBN-10: 0399501487
Publication Date: 7/27/1959
Pages: 207

Book Description:
In this now-classic tale--a terrifying variation on the traditional boys' adventure story--the brutal behavior of a group of English schoolboys left stranded on a deserted island after an atomic war is an allegory for the defects of society.

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Top Member Reviews

Dorothy R. (obsidianfire) from NORFOLK, VA wrote on 5/4/2007...

10 member(s) found this review helpful.

One of the books I was forced to read in school that I ended up loving so much I read it again as an adult!

Leigh P. (Leigh) from DECATUR, GA wrote on 9/12/2007...

9 member(s) found this review helpful.

Golding depicts in a nasty and disturbing way a group of "civilized" youngsters morphing into animals (not literally). One has to question that if our laws and societal rules were somehow taken away, would we digress to survival of the fittest? Although not the quickest read, this book will certainly cause you to think about societal constructs we create and how willing we are to uphold them in a time of crisis. Recommended for those who appreciate classics and those who want a little something more to think about.

Phillip R. (Pro-Nomos) from WOOSTER, OH wrote on 11/20/2006...

6 member(s) found this review helpful.

Human nature is evil! Want a classic book on what man does without law and authority? Want a classic book on what is in the heart of a man? Want a classic book that makes a powerful statement on what little kids will do to each other if not taught to be good and to love? Want a classic book on what man continues to do and will continue to do each other til' the good Lord comes back and makes things right? Read this book.

Monica L. (ReadingMonster) wrote on 9/25/2007...

5 member(s) found this review helpful.

Most certainly NOT a "feel good" story, but still (or perhaps in spite of that fact), Lord of the Flies is one of my all-time favorite books. Golding's characters are so vivid and the storyline is eerie and haunting. It absolutely deserves its title as one of the great classics of all time.

Glenda W. (Mixitup) from RICHLAND, WA wrote on 6/6/2007...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

Classic of course. Disturbing in a way that you won't forget for a very long time. Worth the read.

Rebekah P. (fuzzkit) from FOREST HILLS, NY wrote on 1/6/2007...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

A classic story of the beasts that live within. Fiction doesn't straddle the line between Art and Life any better than this story.

Hilary S. (hercircumstance) from ROCKFORD, IL wrote on 1/15/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is one of those books that even if you don't care about your education or whatnot you can always read it because it comes up in TV shows like LOST. Don't be the only person who can't pop in with, "It's like Lord of the Flies out there" when the situation calls for it.

Ann C. (inchargemom) from SCHENECTADY, NY wrote on 4/18/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

a scary novel of group psychology...read in the middle schools as an introduction to literature.

Claire H. (CHalamka) from GRAHAM, TX wrote on 2/27/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

A great adventure story showing the survival of the fittest through teenagers stranded on an island.

N.J. T. (nightraine56) from SAINT LOUIS, MO wrote on 1/22/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

This book gives you the feel of survival of the fittest. Good book.


Rate These Member Reviews

Gen F. (Gen) wrote on 10/18/2008...


I hated it!
Very boring.
I think I slept through it!

Justine S. (jessssssssssss) wrote on 9/19/2008...


sucks to your ass-mar!

John O. (buzzby) from LA QUINTA, CA wrote on 1/6/2008...


I had quite different feelings about it reading it as a child and as an adult.

Dayna T. (cmtdrt) wrote on 9/10/2007...


One of the very few books I was assigned to read during my school days. A quick read, mostly because it isn't boring so I didn't want to put it down.

Donna C. (MrsJimbo) wrote on 4/23/2007...


Required reading for my DS in midle school.

Richard M. (richardm) from DEWITT, MI wrote on 4/15/2007...


A "classic".

Josiah M. from FAIRBORN, OH wrote on 3/20/2007...


Classic

Michelle M. from CHARLOTTE, NC wrote on 2/20/2007...


I was required to read this book for my freshman advanced english class.

Katie B. (katiem63116) from SAINT LOUIS, MO wrote on 2/14/2007...


Classic

Tana P. (pageta) from WAVERLY, NE wrote on 1/1/2007...


A classic.