Lord of the Flies - William Golding, Lois Lowry & Jennifer Buehler

Lord of the Flies

By William Golding, Lois Lowry & Jennifer Buehler

  • Release Date: 1959-07-27
  • Genre: Classics
Score: 4
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Description

Golding’s iconic 1954 novel, now with a new foreword by Lois Lowry, remains one of the greatest books ever written for young adults and an unforgettable classic for readers of any age.
 
This edition includes a new Suggestions for Further Reading by Jennifer Buehler.

At the dawn of the next world war, a plane crashes on an uncharted island, stranding a group of schoolboys. At first, with no adult supervision, their freedom is something to celebrate. This far from civilization they can do anything they want. Anything. But as order collapses, as strange howls echo in the night, as terror begins its reign, the hope of adventure seems as far removed from reality as the hope of being rescued.

Reviews

  • Slower then usual start but a amazing book

    5
    By markbutmarkwastaken
    Definitely don’t use spark notes to skip the reading for your class; I’d recommend reading es h chapter then using spark notes for that specific chapter to fill in any gaps; because, this book is really a journey that using a summary would ruin. It starts slow but after chapter 4 it picks up and at chapter 8 it was amazing.

  • Idk

    5
    By Wmsmsms,
    Never read it but it seems like way to much intensity

  • Amazing Book! Highly Recommended

    5
    By Justakidwholovesgames
    This book was absolutely amazing. I don’t usually read these types of books but I read it for school and I have seen the laziest students get into this book as if it was the best they have ever read. I highly recommend it to those who are not easily scared or faint of heart. There is violence and savagery in this book but this helps explore why we need leadership and what happens when we do not have it. Do not be fooled by those saying it’s boring and too violent. It may be a bit slow in the beginning(like most books) but once you get to the exciting parts you will not be able to put it down and you will love it. I promise you.

  • Don’t listen to the other comments I definitely recommend

    5
    By fantasticbookreader
    Others are like “reading it for school” and”so boring” but it’s not. Yeah it’s a little cruel and I’m 12 so it should be maybe like 10+ any older than that you’re fine. It’s just so good easy 5 stars. The only thing I don’t like is it’s only 200 pages it should be longer than that.

  • Not what i was expecting…

    2
    By zmbl2.9
    so going into this book i was thinking it would be kinda like a book about some boys surviving on an island— doing stuff like building shelters, finding food, etc.— but i was wrong. this book has survival concepts like finding food, but it is really more survival of the fittest, and it shows how evil a human can be, not just an adult, but little kids too. and i found it very disturbing and definitely not a book i would like to reread.

  • Disturbing

    1
    By eva posteraro
    This book is disturbing as in the sense of not for children. The terror and fear this book brought me is indescribable. I was unable to sleep at night. For those who are adults this book is full of twists and shows how corrupt the world is becoming. This book represents how the evil malice in this world are constantly increasing.

  • LOTF

    1
    By afhafbzgjzhmdhmdhkzvmzgmxhm
    This book is so boring I almost fell asleep.

  • Slow read, but worth it in the end

    4
    By Kels4790aries
    Just finished reading the paperback. I think this book does a good job of exploring what happens when people in leadership don’t meet the needs of their people. I also think it does a good job juxtaposing savagery. The first character we’re introduced to, Ralph, helps to create order, but finds himself in utter chaos. His adversary (you’ll know who it is after reading it), and his newly formed tribe are violent and chaotic, but surprisingly organized. After witnessing his evolution, I found myself wondering who the real savage is in the end. Is it Ralph? Or his counterpart and the tribe he forms? It does take a minute for the getting to get good so patience is key. I would be lying were I to say I didn’t find myself bored at times while reading. 🤔 I think uncovering the ideas in this book is more interesting than the story itself. But still, it’s worth a read.

  • Lord of the Flies

    5
    By Dog man is awsome
    The amount of savagery in this book is perfect. The reason why he made it that way is because it wouldn’t be unique. If it was G rated then it wouldn’t have the same impact it if it was that way. It would be boring if it was G rated. Also kids these days can’t handle the intensity of this book. That’s why some schools have banned other great books like Call of the Wild or White Fang. Note to kids ( most not all) Guys stop being snowflakes, schools ban Dr. Seuss’s books... and that is how crazy our world is becoming. I bet by the time I’m 80 they will ban stuff like Barney the dinosaur because it’s “ inappropriate and scary “ Yeah, a talking Dinosaur is scary. Anyway, if you completed this book then GOOD JOB.

  • EXCELLENT BOOK ON DICTATORSHIP

    5
    By Prophet Amos
    It details how a complete dictaorship is a catastrophe, which leads to death and destruction to all those, who disagree or nonconform.

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