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A group of young English schoolboys are plane-wrecked on an uninhabited tropical island towards the end of the World War. An assembly is called, a leader is selected, rules are established, and assignments are distributed. Then human nature (as the author sees it) takes over and all hell breaks loose. This classic is most disturbing and is based on false premises about our human nature. I didn't like it in high school and didn't like it again when I read it as an adult. But...I think everyone sh
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Its 2.5 actually. I'm guessing most people who like the book are the ones who've studied it in school/college. We didn't have this one. Reading it on your own can be a bit tricky. The reason why I rate it low is because the author waits for SUCH a long time to make the point. You have to wait literally till the middle of the book for anything real to happen.
I like the message of the book- just that the pace is too slow. ...more
I like the message of the book- just that the pace is too slow. ...more
Jul 12, 2007
Jessica Haider
rated it
it was amazing
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Aug 08, 2007
Jennifer
marked it as to-read
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Jul 12, 2008
Michelle
marked it as to-read
Sep 08, 2009
Lauren
marked it as to-read
