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Summary: The Giver.
Review: Though THE GIVER was an interesting story, with interesting ideas, I felt it left much to be desired. I personally while reading the book kept waiting for it to be brought to the next, deeper, level but instead it seemed to stay on one less meaningful platau. Also the ending of the book made very little sense to me, and although intriguing to speculate upon, I feel more shoul dhave been written.
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Summary: the best book i ever read
Review: i am glad i put time into reading this book. i have read it at least five times. there is such an irrelevant controversy over it. when there was an article about it in my newspaper, i wrote an article, not expecting it to be published. it ended up being published, jump-started my writing career. i highly reccomend this book. it is truly a masterpiece.
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Summary: "The Giver"
Review: This is a wonderful book showing what possibly may happen in the future. Lois Lowry opens the readers' eyes to the possibilities that life may not always be as we know it now. Jonas, the main character, is an apprehensive eleven year old at the beginning of this book. He turns into a very wise, knowledgable twelve-year-old. The Giver and Jonas live in a dull community without individualism, colors or any change at all (in weather, land, people, etc.). Jonas and the Giver are the only people in their community who have feelings and hold the memories (of pain and pleasure) of the past. To see how Jonas tries to save the memories of the past, read this thought-provoking story by Lois Lowry!
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Summary: Great book
Review: This is a absolutly fasinating great wonderful spectacular and intelligent book (isn't it unbelievable Sally? ;).That book should be read and loved by everyone. I read quite a few of the reviews, and was appaled! To think that someone could say that one should save their money and read a classic is HORRIFIC(how silly are they? ;). This book by some is considered a classic. This book leaves a lasting and godly impression. This book was an insight to another culture, real or not, and that is very very very very valuable. I am in 10th grade and just read "The Giver" for the second time. I could probaly read this book fifty times and still discover new things(which makes it if possible--even better ;), as I probably will. PS: Cu in class Mr.Wunsch
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Summary: My review
Review: This is a absolutly fasinating great wonderful spectacular andintelligent book. That book should be read and loved by everyone. I read quite a few of the reviews, and was appaled! To think that someone could say that one should save their money and read a classic is HORRIFIC(how silly are they? ;). This book by some is considered a classic. This book leaves a lasting and godly impression. This book was an insight to another culture, real or not, and that is very very very very valuable. I am in 10th grade and just read "The Giver" for the second time. I could probaly read this book fifty times and still discover new things(which makes it if possible--even better ;), as I probably will.
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Summary: I was forced to read it but now I think this book is good
Review: Lois Lowry has created a book about the future. Lowry had created a whole new world for her readers; the world "Sameness"; a world where no one can be hurted--except for the Receiver. The Receiver has to hold onto all of the memories from the past: all the wars + all the bloodshed. But the Receiver also holds onto all the joys which the community gave up for "Sameness". When Jonas is chosen to be the next Receiver, his "normal" world is turned up side down. When Jonas leaves the community with Gabriel, he makes a hard decision. In this wonderful book, Lois Lowry creates a world where everything is safe. I really enjoyed this book, and I would recommend it to anyone of any age (17) PS:Servus Wunsch
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Summary: The best book I have read in years!
Review: I first stated to read this book because my school requierd me to.But once I started I could not put it down.Every chapter has somthing new and suprising in it.It was such a touching book that makes you relize even though are world may be some what of a mess at least we still have freedom and feelings. Imagine if you had no emotions and could not expereance simple joys such as love,snow,sunshine,individuallaty,dreams(goals) pain, fear or lonlieness.A boy Jonas lives in a eutopia where every thing is equal and "perfect"allthough it is relly not.He is sellected to be the reciver of all the memories of the past the good and the bad.All of a sudden the once verry strickt rules of his comuity no longer apply to him and he relizes what he has been missing out on.After a year of training Jonas is filled with almost all of the memories you and me know of and can no longer relate to his family and friends who have no recalection of any memories or almost any emotions.This book is one of my all time favorates and is recemmended to every body.
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Summary: If you are going to read one book in your life, read this.
Review: This book left me with complete awe. It pulled me in so deep I might as well have been the main character, Jonas. I have purchased this book 3 times now, because each copy became so worn down from me reading it so much and having all my friends read it. I finally purchased the hardcover edition, and I intend to keep it in good condition so that my kids may enjoy this book someday. I've read this book over 10 times now and I enjoy it every time, if you buy this book, you are sure to love it.
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Summary: An amazing book!
Review: I'm a twelve year old who read this book in two days when books the same size usually take me at least a week. I read this book when suggested it by a friend. I'm glad I read it! It's about a boy named Jonas who lives in a community in the far away furture. The world he lives in is perfect. No one has a choice about anything from whom their spouce should be to what job they should choose. They don't even make their own children! A person is selected to do this job. Every one is the same and every one develops the same. Children even have their birthdays on the same day! The rules are very complicated because they don't want the would to go back to the same state as it was long before. When Jonas turns twelve, he gets the highly honored job of resever of memories. The person who gives him the memories is the giver who got the memories from the giver who gave him the memories and so on. The reserver's job is important because he is the one who reseaves all the painful memories of the past which are given to him so that the community won't turn to what it once was. Some of the memories are painful but some are also good memories of things such as colors and birthday parties and love. So, wanting to get away from the community and go "Elsewhere", where there supposidly are colors and everything he reseaves. This book is very good but I think a little to strong for younger children such as when you learn what really happenes when people are "realesed" form the community. Otherwise, this is a great book and, I think, deserved the Newbury medal, which it was awarded.
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Summary: The Giver of Reviews
Review: This book is one of the best I've read in years. Although it was my second time reading it,(I read it this year for my sixth grade class, and also read it 2 years ago) it was equally as great. This book makes you stop and relate to our world and life. It shocks you at every turn and keeps you reading. The pages are filled with themes. The idea of the book might seem crazy to some people, but it's really not too faraway. Jonas' life in the Community will really make you think. I recommend this book for anyone ages 11 and up.
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