The Giver
by: Lois Lowry
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When Jonas turns 12, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver--who alone holds memories of pain and pleasure in life. Now there can be no turning back from the truth. Paperback.
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In a world with no poverty, no crime, no sickness and nounemployment, and where every family is happy, 12-year-old Jonas is chosen tobe the community's Receiver of Memories. Under the tutelage of the Elders andan old man known as the Giver, he discovers the disturbing truth about hisutopian world and struggles against the weight of its hypocrisy. Withechoes of Brave New World, inthis 1994 Newbery Medal winner, Lowry examines the idea that people mightfreely choose to give up their humanity in order to create a more stablesociety. Gradually Jonas learns just how costly this ordered and pain-freesociety can be, and boldly decides he cannot pay the price.
When Jonas turns 12, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver--who alone holds memories of pain and pleasure in life. Now there can be no turning back from the truth. Paperback.
Amazon.com Review:
In a world with no poverty, no crime, no sickness and nounemployment, and where every family is happy, 12-year-old Jonas is chosen tobe the community's Receiver of Memories. Under the tutelage of the Elders andan old man known as the Giver, he discovers the disturbing truth about hisutopian world and struggles against the weight of its hypocrisy. Withechoes of Brave New World, inthis 1994 Newbery Medal winner, Lowry examines the idea that people mightfreely choose to give up their humanity in order to create a more stablesociety. Gradually Jonas learns just how costly this ordered and pain-freesociety can be, and boldly decides he cannot pay the price.
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- Just As Haunting As It Was 14 Years Ago...
I first read this book in 1995 when I was a 15 year old high school freshman. It was required reading for my English class, and while I've always been an avid reader, I HATED the stuff they made us read in class. 'The Giver' however, proved to be different. I blew threw the entire book in two days, WELL ahead of the allotted reading time. I have never, in 14 years, forgotten this book. Sure, much of the finer points of the story faded away with time, as well as character names, and descriptions, ... Read More
Rating: - Wow.Incredible book.
I should probably premise this review by saying that I first read this amazing novel in the 7th grade (age 13).I say this because of the many 1-star reviews warning parents of the "dangers" of children reading this book.I have to agree with this on some levels, but probably not on the level as most of the reviewers.More on this later.
The Giver is a very complex and enthralling novel about what life would be like if our society strived to exist as a "perfect" utopia-like community. ... Read More
Rating: - wonderful
First id like to clarify that i am NOT kari regier. i am her 11-year-old son. Secondly I AM NOT A KID! So if you think that a kids review has no meaning whatsoever that is perfectly fine with me. you can move right on down to the next review, but mine is just as good and helpful as the next one. thirdly some people who hear ive read the Giver are surprised and think that i am to young to read the book. There are no violent or inapropriate parts (in my opinion) in this book. However i do not suggest that ... Read More
Rating: - Great Read, Noble Topic
"The Giver" is a wonderful read because it tackles issues such as euthanasia, commanding governments, freedom of speech, and trying to achieve a system of government in which everyone is in essence "the same". I would recommend this book to all readers in seventh grade and up. I also wish to commend Lois Lowry's courageousness in writing such a bold and daring piece that she knew would indefinitely cause uproar across the country for writing about such sensitive topics.
Rating: - the hidden flaws of a "perfect" community
the giver takes place in what seems to be a perfect world, the are no wars hunger sickness or pain of any kind. jonas becomes aware of hidden and horrible problems within the community with help from the giver.
spoilers
jonas learns in creating this "perfect" community many good things had to be lost. there is no color animals weather musicor even love. parents are assigned to their children and everyone is the same. there are no specific birthdays and you are not allowed to ... Read More
- Just As Haunting As It Was 14 Years Ago...I first read this book in 1995 when I was a 15 year old high school freshman. It was required reading for my English class, and while I've always been an avid reader, I HATED the stuff they made us read in class. 'The Giver' however, proved to be different. I blew threw the entire book in two days, WELL ahead of the allotted reading time. I have never, in 14 years, forgotten this book. Sure, much of the finer points of the story faded away with time, as well as character names, and descriptions, ... Read More
- Wow.Incredible book.I should probably premise this review by saying that I first read this amazing novel in the 7th grade (age 13).I say this because of the many 1-star reviews warning parents of the "dangers" of children reading this book.I have to agree with this on some levels, but probably not on the level as most of the reviewers.More on this later.
The Giver is a very complex and enthralling novel about what life would be like if our society strived to exist as a "perfect" utopia-like community. ... Read More
- wonderfulFirst id like to clarify that i am NOT kari regier. i am her 11-year-old son. Secondly I AM NOT A KID! So if you think that a kids review has no meaning whatsoever that is perfectly fine with me. you can move right on down to the next review, but mine is just as good and helpful as the next one. thirdly some people who hear ive read the Giver are surprised and think that i am to young to read the book. There are no violent or inapropriate parts (in my opinion) in this book. However i do not suggest that ... Read More
- Great Read, Noble Topic"The Giver" is a wonderful read because it tackles issues such as euthanasia, commanding governments, freedom of speech, and trying to achieve a system of government in which everyone is in essence "the same". I would recommend this book to all readers in seventh grade and up. I also wish to commend Lois Lowry's courageousness in writing such a bold and daring piece that she knew would indefinitely cause uproar across the country for writing about such sensitive topics.
- the hidden flaws of a "perfect" communitythe giver takes place in what seems to be a perfect world, the are no wars hunger sickness or pain of any kind. jonas becomes aware of hidden and horrible problems within the community with help from the giver.
spoilers
jonas learns in creating this "perfect" community many good things had to be lost. there is no color animals weather musicor even love. parents are assigned to their children and everyone is the same. there are no specific birthdays and you are not allowed to ... Read More
