Still a Dystopian classic and still just as relevant, if not more so,today. This was a reread for me so no need to review in depth, but if you love DysStill a Dystopian classic and still just as relevant, if not more so,today. This was a reread for me so no need to review in depth, but if you love Dystopian fiction then this ranks with 1984 by George Orwell. ...more
As this was a reread(many times over),all i can reiterate is that this is a Sherlock Holmes classic. Even if you haven't read the book you will more tAs this was a reread(many times over),all i can reiterate is that this is a Sherlock Holmes classic. Even if you haven't read the book you will more than likely know the story due to the many movies,tv adaptations etc that have been made from it. The Baskerville curse on Dartmoor,the legendary hound of hell, a murder,an inheritance and a very wet Grimpen Mire. Be warned.... the game is afoot!!!...more
If you take into account that the novel was written in 1954 then the way the boys speak might not soeem as stilted or uppercrust. Golding was a fan of If you take into account that the novel was written in 1954 then the way the boys speak might not soeem as stilted or uppercrust. Golding was a fan of H.G.Wells and i can't help but think he took inspiration from Wells The Island of Dr. Moreau. Whereas with Wells it was the man into beast motif, with Golding it is the inner evil that can be within us all, be it man or boy. When the rules are not applied and chaos ensues what would you do to survive. The boys are immediately set into groups via status and rules are meant to be adhered to. The conch means a person can express his concerns or thoughts. Tensions arise and the troubles begin. A great tale,but not to all tastes. And ofcourse made into an iconic film....more
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