Lord of the Flies (1963) Movie

June 3, 2012June 8, 2012 Carrie @ Cat on the Bookshelf1 Comment

I watched the Lord of the Flies (1963). It is in black and white. It is an adaptation of William Golding’s novel. It was directed by Peter Brook and produced by Lewis M. Allen. It’s about a group of English schoolboys whom are plane-wrecked on a deserted island. They were being evacuated from England in… Continue reading Lord of the Flies (1963) Movie

Classics · Review

Lord of the Flies by William Golding

June 1, 2012June 12, 2014 Carrie @ Cat on the BookshelfLeave a comment

Lord of the Flies by William Golding is about a group of English schoolboys whom are plane-wrecked on a deserted island. They were being evacuated from England in World War II and had crashed. There are no living adults on the island. At first, the boys cooperate, attempting to gather food, build shelters, and maintain… Continue reading Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Historical Fiction · Modern Fantasy · Review

The Crown Rose by Fiona Avery

May 31, 2012December 17, 2016 Carrie @ Cat on the BookshelfLeave a comment

The Crown Rose by Fiona Avery was published in 2005. I just finished reading it. Sorry about the spoilers. The cover jacket says: This is the story of Isabelle of France, born heir to the throne, and the mystery of one man who enters her life at several key moments, becoming her icon, her soul’s… Continue reading The Crown Rose by Fiona Avery

Quotes

Weakness & Corruption

May 27, 2012May 27, 2012 Carrie @ Cat on the BookshelfQuoteLeave a comment

“‘Weakness and corruption isn’t in the world,’ Clary snapped. ‘It’s in people. And it always will be. The world just needs good people to balance it out.'” ~ Clary, City of Glass by Cassandra Clare (pg. 474)