Lord of the Flies

good story,could be a little longer,narrator seems bored with reading his own book. I usually get excited for books read by their author but he just sounded sick of it

I vaguely remember seeing the movie and after hearing the reference in another book, I thought I would give it a listen. I figured that the author would provide insight into the book that other narrators couldn't provide, but I wasn't impressed with him. His voice got old after a while.

I did this book with 6 16-17 year old boys and it was a huge book for them.So worth it to revisit as an adult. Very timely. Creepy, harsh and gritty.Only down side was lots of sexual references which I had forgotten.

The author performs the book.Of course he's not a professional reader like you'd normally find here, but I always love when a author performs his or her own work.

I enjoyed this book because it made me think about society and it's flaws. Golding's commentary before and after the book gave great insights as well. This book is not for everyone. If you want a book that's going to make you question things and think a little deeper this is definitely one you should try. But if you just want a fun "fluff," kind of story then I wouldn't suggest this book. There are moments where it gets rather dark. However I loved it. And those of you who enjoy to think a little deeper will love it too. I gave it the rating for the simple fact that it kept me involved the whole time and kept my mind working. I really loved it.

Listening to this author read his work is a special treat, adding a wonderful new dimension to this already powerful novel. I read this novel as a 7th grader and am now enjoying experiencing it with my 7th grade son during our daily commute. I wish I'd had the opportunity to hear Golding read his novel before I read it. Truly a magnificent and insightful work.