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PDXReader
Interesting view of a dystopian future
I read this book in celebration of Banned Book Week (2009-09-26 through 2009-10/03). I'm not entirely sure why it would have been a challenged novel, as the future it paints is so distant that I personally believe children in its intended age group would be unlikely to find it disturbing, but then again, I'm not a parent.
One of the more interesting aspects of the novel is the way the reader is initially led to believe the characters live in a utopia; only gradually is it revealed what they've given up to achieve peace and order. It's a vivid, unforgettable book. The plot is not overly original (see "Logan's Run," for example), but Lowry's re-imagining of it breathes new life into the story.
Rated of 5
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Kilahoe Absalkanaka
Too Good 4 Words
The Giver is the most compelling story told ever. It enriches the life of its readers and makes me appreciate true freedom and individualism.
Rated of 5
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Betty Hampson
The Giver was Great! :p
The Giver was a very fascinating story of a colorless world with no love; just a few feelings here and there.
Rated of 5
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J
A great book
This book is AMAZING!!! Lowry, keeps everything such a good secret, that you never see the twist coming. I was extremely shocked when it came. Everyone should read this book!
Rated of 5
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Joey Quinton
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Imagine that you live in a world where everything operates in an orderly fashion and pain, anguish, crime, poverty, hunger, prejudice, racism, sexism and other societal ills have been eliminated. It is just such a society that young 12-year-old Jonas lives and we are given a glimpse into this idyllic community.
The Gift by Lois Lowry opens as Jonas is approaching his twelfth birthday which is also the year of a milestone where the young persons, reaching the age of twleve, enter into adulthood, are given their vocational assignments, and enter into a period of apprenticeship. Jonas is bestowed a great honor when he is selected as the next Receiver of Memory.
Jonas’ world quickly turns upside down as he learns that his society, which has totally eliminated individuality and personal choice, is not as perfect as he once thought.
This is a wonderful book and the ending is quite poetic.
Rated of 5
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Kryss
Wow.
This book is amazing. It proves that conformity is hazardous to any community. It's an amazing read and I encourage everyone to read it.
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