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Summary: The Caffeine Machine's review of "The Giver"
Review: This is a very good book. I read it and I didn't think it wouldhave been this good. I recommend this book for young adults andabove. I really enjoyed reading this book and so will you! This is the story of a boy who is chosen to be The Receiver of Memory. There is way too much to summarize in this little review. Anyways, go and buy this book! You will not be disappointed!
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Summary: Giver
Review: I did not like this book very much because well it did not makesence to me because well it was not a good book. I would not reccomendit to anyone no matter what because well i think they will not like it. I did not like the ending it just ended and it did not make sence to me. I liked how they decribed the community and how they decribed the memories Jonas recived and the memories Giver had of his past and other things like that. I liked Asher Jonas's bestfriend and Fioena too and i liked how they decribed Gabe in the book and how they decribed Gabes eyes how Gabe looked a little like Jonas. The other characters in the book were Lilly and mother and father and the old people that Jonas knew and the commity of elders and every one that he knew.
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Summary: Giver Review
Review: The community was excited when they heard the plane go by. Jonas was worried about what his Assignment would be. Jonas starts to see-beyond. At his Ceremony of Twelve he is afraid they've forgotten him. He finds he is given a very special assignment at the end of the ceremony. He is surprised by his new rules and finds them different from anybody else's rules in the community. He begins his special training. Jonas finds out what being "Released" is. He decides he doesn't agreee with the community. The Giver helps him make a plan to escape. He is forced to leave early and finally makes it to Elsewhere... or does he?I would recommend this book to anyone. It's fun for people of all ages to read.
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Summary: Compelling, Powerful, a Must Read
Review: Lowry's The Giver, is quite possibly one of the best pices of literature I have ever read. It stands out from any other book. Never before has a book captivated readers with a strange world that is similar, but yet different from our own. Some of the things characters go through are mind blowing. Jonas, the main character, suffers these things with the rest of the community, however, Jonas begins to learn about things such as color and temperature that other members in the community do not know about. He goes through so much pain and discomfort and learns about death and killing and war. When you read these vividly described scenes, your jaw will be unhinged and you will know that you are completely obsessed with this book. It might be 2:00 in the morning but once your into this book you'll be stuck in Lowery's world. You won't want out, you won't answer the phone or talk to family or friends until you finish The Giver. This book is that good.
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Summary: How Disturbing!
Review: After reading this book, I felt very disturbed about the topic. It has no clear ending, and is just badly written. Don't read it.
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Summary: One of the best books I have read...
Review: My class was assigned to read this book over the summer. Its about a boy, Jonas, who lives in a world of no feelings, colors, or any of the common happiness people take for granted everyday of their lives. I think that this story really helps people to realize and learn to value all the small things around you. It also made me aware of my rite to choose. Now, I am going into the 7th grade, and as I said, i was assigned to read this book for school, but i had also read it in the fourth grade. I did understand it, and I did enjoy it, but I do feel that I certainly enjoyed it more now that i am older. And I feel that it is more intended for older children, not a Fourth or Fifth grade student. But its your choice! It was, though, one of the best books I have ever read! And if you like the author, Lois Lowry, you should also try "Number the Stars" , especially if you are looking for another outstanding story for a younger reader!
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Summary: realizing what it means to be human - not what humans aren't
Review: This book has such vivid details of an unfair world. Sure, everyone is employed, fed, and cared for, but our daily treasures - snow, family, choice - is gone. But when Jonas becomes the Receiver of Memory, he learns what life should be. This life is not the life that existed in his Communtity, but the life that existed before - and still should exist today.
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Summary: You'll either love it or you'll hate
Review: I enjoyed the Giver emmensely. Most of the charechtors were fake which once you read the book you will realise why that is a good thing. It is written in first person and that weaves a beautiful taspetry of words. Th e plot is very well done. But I believe that some people find it threatening. I would not recomend this book for anybody under 10 because it is very insightful book and it would be hard to really get what was going on. Not that a 9 year old couldn't understand the words its tht may have trouble grasping the concept.
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Summary: The Giver was one of the best books I have read!
Review: My class was assigned two books to read for the summer (ThePearl and the Giver) I read the Pearl first because it was shorter Iheld off reading the giver until I had little time to read it. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to finish it before school started so I started reading as fast as possible. I loved it. I read it in about a week because I wanted to see what would happen next. The Giver is about a young boy, Jonas, who lives in a colorless world who is singled out to recieve special training from the Giver. Everyone in his town has their choices made for them. Their jobs, spouses, etc. There is no war, pain, poverty, or anything else having to do with that. But Jonas learns of the memories of the past such as snow, sledding, colors, rainbows, and painful stuff like guns and sunburns. This book is really good if you have a chance to read it you should.
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Summary: This is an awesome book
Review: A friend recomended this book to me. At first i wasn't very interested, but when i started reading it i found myself not able to put the book down. When i finished this book i told all of my friends about it and to read it right away. I even told my communication arts teacher about it and next year the class will be reading it. This book makes you stop and think about what the future will be like. Read this book and i can guarantee that you will fall in love with it!
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