My son is required to read Lord of the Flies at school.  I enjoyed this when I was his age and am rereading it.  I am finding it so much more enjoyable as an adult.
Great! Have you ever seen the movie from 1963?
I have not.  It is a good idea that we watch it together when we are done with the book!
Yes! Critics gave it good reviews and think that is is always relevant! It is always good to read the book first. That way you get the original perspective!
I usually do not like movies based on books.  I get an idea of how the characters look and act in my mind and the movie never lives up to it.  Hopefully this movie does a good job of portraying Piggy and Ralph.
Yeah, that is a very good point. Movies usually cannot beat the power of one's imagination! Do you think you will continue to read the books your son is reading in school, to keep sharing the experience?
I really think I will.  There are so many classics that I was forced to read in school that I didn't like.  I think I will find they are better reads as an adult.
Yes! I think maturity helps understand the perspectives. Do you know what book they will be reading next?
The Scarlett Letter comes next.  I think that I will be able to better understand it as a married adult than I did in high school.
A classic! Again, definitely helps to have an adult perspective. Have you seen that movie version? Another one to watch together!