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ida_hagen03's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Nothing special but interesting. Kind funny how outrageous and snobby everyone is. But I feel like the stakes wasn't that high. It could have been great if there was more about the survival and a more thrilling maby scarier mystery. It needed more attention.
mellove's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
katykelly's review
5.0
Imaginative 're-imagining' for a contemporary world and audience - incisive and cutting commentary.
And that's before you even start on the comparisons and homages to the original.
This was great, I picked up on the references as I went along, even though it's been over two decades since I read the book. If you have never read Lord of the Flies (er - read it?! It's amazing and important) you'll still take away some rather pivotal points about modern living and priorities.
Influencers the world over have all paid their fees and descended upon an island for a much-hyped music festival: Fly Fest. They've brought their clothes, their makeup and their promises for first class treatment and luxury all the way. Rafi stands out (and not just because she doesn't use bronzer) - she's scraped together enough for the festival to get close to a young musician she wants to interview for her podcast - Musical Mysteries - a gorgeous songwriter who went stratospheric after his girlfriend 'disappeared'. This is the chance to get close to him and take her podcast into the big time.
Imagine the surprise of everyone then when they arrive on this tropical island to.... nothing. No staff. No accommodation. No luxury food. Well, aside from some cheese sandwiches.
Events go as you might expect with wifi-addicted adolescents with few real-world skills and a penchant for drama. It goes a little 'Lord of the Flies' (oh you haven't read it? You really should!).
I just loved spotting the references, both characters (and names) and the scenes and set-pieces from the book, there's some absolute howlers involving DIY makeup, bananas and the fight for internet service. Rafi is our 'sane' narrator, who sees herself as a step apart from the others, who both wants rescuing but also needs more time to crack River and find out if he's actually a murderer... especially when another festival-goer goes missing.
This was a fabulous audiobook, very well read to give characters suitably entitled/vocally fried/youthful/smart/less than smart voices and personas. The format suits this book perfectly.
It's also made me want to read the original again. Very cleverly done, makes its points well while giving a fantastic new version of a 20th century classic.
With thanks to Netgalley for providing a sample audio copy.
And that's before you even start on the comparisons and homages to the original.
This was great, I picked up on the references as I went along, even though it's been over two decades since I read the book. If you have never read Lord of the Flies (er - read it?! It's amazing and important) you'll still take away some rather pivotal points about modern living and priorities.
Influencers the world over have all paid their fees and descended upon an island for a much-hyped music festival: Fly Fest. They've brought their clothes, their makeup and their promises for first class treatment and luxury all the way. Rafi stands out (and not just because she doesn't use bronzer) - she's scraped together enough for the festival to get close to a young musician she wants to interview for her podcast - Musical Mysteries - a gorgeous songwriter who went stratospheric after his girlfriend 'disappeared'. This is the chance to get close to him and take her podcast into the big time.
Imagine the surprise of everyone then when they arrive on this tropical island to.... nothing. No staff. No accommodation. No luxury food. Well, aside from some cheese sandwiches.
Events go as you might expect with wifi-addicted adolescents with few real-world skills and a penchant for drama. It goes a little 'Lord of the Flies' (oh you haven't read it? You really should!).
I just loved spotting the references, both characters (and names) and the scenes and set-pieces from the book, there's some absolute howlers involving DIY makeup, bananas and the fight for internet service. Rafi is our 'sane' narrator, who sees herself as a step apart from the others, who both wants rescuing but also needs more time to crack River and find out if he's actually a murderer... especially when another festival-goer goes missing.
This was a fabulous audiobook, very well read to give characters suitably entitled/vocally fried/youthful/smart/less than smart voices and personas. The format suits this book perfectly.
It's also made me want to read the original again. Very cleverly done, makes its points well while giving a fantastic new version of a 20th century classic.
With thanks to Netgalley for providing a sample audio copy.
atvreads's review against another edition
4.0
Lord of the Fly Fest is highly entertaining, true to the original text in all the ways that matter, but is WONDERFULLY updated to reflect the issues plaguing our current era.
Teens will love it for the “exclusive access to influencers-turned-nightmare scenario” while adults and those familiar with Lord of the Flies will have the best time seeking out allusions and parallels.
This is so well done, and I definitely recommend adding this to your personal library as well as classroom!
Teens will love it for the “exclusive access to influencers-turned-nightmare scenario” while adults and those familiar with Lord of the Flies will have the best time seeking out allusions and parallels.
This is so well done, and I definitely recommend adding this to your personal library as well as classroom!
atvreads's review against another edition
4.0
Lord of the Fly Fest is highly entertaining, true to the original text in all the ways that matter, but is WONDERFULLY updated to reflect the issues plaguing our current era.
Teens will love it for the “exclusive access to influencers-turned-nightmare scenario” while adults and those familiar with Lord of the Flies will have the best time seeking out allusions and parallels.
This is so well done, and I definitely recommend adding this to your personal library as well as classroom!
Teens will love it for the “exclusive access to influencers-turned-nightmare scenario” while adults and those familiar with Lord of the Flies will have the best time seeking out allusions and parallels.
This is so well done, and I definitely recommend adding this to your personal library as well as classroom!
protoman21's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 rounded down.
It's ironic that this book is about the influence of social media when my entire view of this book was tainted from the beginning because I saw it had an abysmal 3.1 rating on Goodreads. Would I have liked this better if I didn't know that? Would I have potentially rounded the 3.5 up? Hard to say, but it's impossible to deny that social media does influence us all and this book did hammer that fact home quite clearly even if it was very over the top.
It's ironic that this book is about the influence of social media when my entire view of this book was tainted from the beginning because I saw it had an abysmal 3.1 rating on Goodreads. Would I have liked this better if I didn't know that? Would I have potentially rounded the 3.5 up? Hard to say, but it's impossible to deny that social media does influence us all and this book did hammer that fact home quite clearly even if it was very over the top.
courtneyyloves's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 ⭐️ but I rounded up for goodreads.
I was drawn in for the survivalist aspects. It was obviously Satire, lots of exaggerated and stupidity. The influencers were so annoying, it drove me crazy. It went unhinged very fast.
It wasnt for me!
I was drawn in for the survivalist aspects. It was obviously Satire, lots of exaggerated and stupidity. The influencers were so annoying, it drove me crazy. It went unhinged very fast.
It wasnt for me!
amuncy's review against another edition
1.0
This book is terrible. The writing is bad, the characters are awful, the story makes 0 sense, and nothing even happens. Definitely skip this.
marybooks's review against another edition
2.75
No es la gran lectura pero decidí tomarlo como lo que es una sátira al mundo moderno, el internet y los influencers con la necesidad de postear una vida constantemente perfecta, ame las no tan sutiles referencias a El señor de las moscas ( las cuales debía haber ya que duh, es un retelling) Mi único y más grande pero es que no sentí en ningún momento la tensión de que sus vidas estuvieran en peligro ni ese momento en el que la dinámica de poder dentro de la isla empieza a cambiar