tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post1808382914562191443..comments2023-10-08T03:29:16.941-05:00Comments on Aaron Polson: Great Books: Lord of the FliesAaron Polsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-86980082197764066872011-05-09T23:38:39.823-05:002011-05-09T23:38:39.823-05:00I agree too. It's a fine study of the darker s...I agree too. It's a fine study of the darker side of human nature.Danielle Birchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796467053451208102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-29911419812312600702011-05-09T23:06:47.437-05:002011-05-09T23:06:47.437-05:00I have "battle Royale", which has been c...I have "battle Royale", which has been called the Japanese "Lord of the Flies". Because fictional teenagers beating the crap out of each other is always thought provoking/rocks.Fox Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05487359877190292039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-61555755879745675822011-05-09T20:53:42.864-05:002011-05-09T20:53:42.864-05:00This is a great book, Aaron -- have you ever read ...This is a great book, Aaron -- have you ever read Battle Royale? <br /><br />Similar, but different, in the very best wayKara McElhinnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10013577325689856288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-45695523039559003542011-05-09T20:38:39.094-05:002011-05-09T20:38:39.094-05:00Hi Aaron! I wandered over from GoodReads, and I&#...Hi Aaron! I wandered over from GoodReads, and I'm very excited to explore your site further. You have so much good information; thanks for the resource! (Also, I definitely agree about "Lord of the Flies"... I remember being so disturbed and bothered and amazed by it in high school.)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13988404750715056590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-34026714880402422342011-05-09T20:18:32.743-05:002011-05-09T20:18:32.743-05:00Very cool. I'm embarrassed to admit that I'...Very cool. I'm embarrassed to admit that I've never read it before (wasn't covered in our curriculum in school I guess).Alan W. Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067022519729701245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-48566522363298222292011-05-09T14:59:31.929-05:002011-05-09T14:59:31.929-05:00I know I'm in a minority, but I really hated r...I know I'm in a minority, but I really hated reading Lord of the Flies. I found it too contrived, tedious and...knowing, for want of a better word. As I was reading I kept thinking, "Yeah, I get it, no need to hit me over the head with it." All that bloody symbolism. I seem to recall being irritated by the number of em dashes to close lines of dialogue too, but that might be my memory playing me false. <br /><br />But as long as your students like it, that's cool. :)Michael Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14362324064346137974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-35838212399399861762011-05-09T14:52:43.162-05:002011-05-09T14:52:43.162-05:00I know, Milo. RIP indeed.I know, Milo. RIP indeed.Aaron Polsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-63381382842311596582011-05-09T14:35:28.118-05:002011-05-09T14:35:28.118-05:00J.R. - I think every "reality" TV show o...J.R. - I think every "reality" TV show owes royalties to Golding. <br /><br />Angie - The first time I read it and realized what happened to Simon, I was just stunned. I think I might have muttered "no they didn't" out loud.Aaron Polsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-60190908335964547792011-05-09T14:34:17.115-05:002011-05-09T14:34:17.115-05:00A King intro? Very nice. RIP, Piggy.A King intro? Very nice. RIP, Piggy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-70358779324148008642011-05-09T14:22:58.995-05:002011-05-09T14:22:58.995-05:00I love that book. I was blown away when I read it....I love that book. I was blown away when I read it.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445455787485222068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-744972587636109762011-05-09T12:56:01.517-05:002011-05-09T12:56:01.517-05:00I have to agree. Sheer brilliance pretty much sums...I have to agree. Sheer brilliance pretty much sums it up.J. R. Tomlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109874615059334200noreply@blogger.com