courtneysadancer36 Posted January 5, 2010 Posted January 5, 2010 Lord of the Flies by William Golding Ok, we had to read this for school. Even Steven King said he loved this book (it was his choice of book that changed his life?) but i guess i just didn't understand it? Was there an undercover meaning or something? It was sooo hard to get through this book for me! 2 out of 5 Quote
frankie Posted January 5, 2010 Posted January 5, 2010 I read this book maybe a year ago and found it utterly boring and totally overrated. And really difficult to get through, just like you said. I've never actually met anyone who's truly enjoyed reading that book Welcome to the forum by the way, and happy reading in 2010! Quote
courtneysadancer36 Posted January 5, 2010 Author Posted January 5, 2010 2. All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy Yes! I enjoyed this book very much:) I like the hint of romance and the adventure. It got a bit gory (i hate scary things!) when he was burning out his bullet wound. I love horses, and i'm in spanish so, wohoo! 4 out of 5 Quote
courtneysadancer36 Posted January 5, 2010 Author Posted January 5, 2010 Thanks frankie! You too. Ugh, Lord of the Flies, I expected it to be alright though! I guess because it's somewhat a classic.. but it seemed ridiculous to me:D Quote
chesilbeach Posted January 5, 2010 Posted January 5, 2010 I had to read Lord of the Flies in school 25 years ago, and I still remember how tedious I found it. I can't believe it's still on the curriculum and being inflicted on you today. Quote
Kylie Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 Ha! And I thought I was the only one who didn't enjoy Lord of the Flies. Like Frankie, I found it really overrated. And welcome to the forum. Quote
courtneysadancer36 Posted January 6, 2010 Author Posted January 6, 2010 thanks again kylie! chesilbeach! thanks you! you understand my pain:D Quote
Kell Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 I don't think ANYONE really enjoys Lord of the Flies. I tried to read it years ago and vowed I'd never go near it again, despite not finishing it. I think it was actually one of the very first (if not actually the first) book I didn't finish and it's one of very few of those early ones I don't regret not finishing! I enjoyed the film though. Quote
chesilbeach Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 I don't think ANYONE really enjoys Lord of the Flies. I tried to read it years ago and vowed I'd never go near it again, despite not finishing it. I think it was actually one of the very first (if not actually the first) book I didn't finish and it's one of very few of those early ones I don't regret not finishing! I enjoyed the film though. You might be right - one of my friends and I disagree on nearly every book we've both read, but this one united us! Quote
courtneysadancer36 Posted February 2, 2010 Author Posted February 2, 2010 3. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Ohmygosh! I think this is the best book I have ever read! Not going to lie! My favorites so far are The Road, Ender's Game, and now this is added to the list:) i love how it was unpredictable and had amazing meaning behind it. Ugh, I have to watch the movie now (for school) and it makes me so mad! I have how the characters should look in my head and now they are making me change my views! haha! 5 out of 5! Quote
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