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Summary: The Giver
Review: My 10-year old daughter 'feeds' me with delicious, small book-snacks that I can read in a few hours. After reading 'The Giver', I was stunned. This was no snack. This was a medicinal.The meat of the story is compelling enough as Lowry sets for us the proposition of a Utopian society where all children are wanted and all members of a community productive and neighborly. But lurking therein is an odor of something not right, which becomes much stronger and definitive as we learn with Jonas just what his Assignment is to be. In my opinion, the bone of the story is revealed in Jonas' decision to leave the Community. Jonas carried me along on his journey, so much so that when we come to the end of the book, teetering on the snowy hill, Jonas faded and I was left there to decide what happened, not only to him, but, in a very disconcerting way, to me. All day I've been thinking about Jonas. It is cold and snowing today and I've been thinking, "Could I walk in the snow, not knowing where I was going?" I got a little hungry and thought, "But, could I be starving and still go forward?" Jonas' bravery and newly gained hope against all odds has stirred me. I've read and re-read the text to get some definitive answer about what finally becomes of Jonas, and have decided that it is enough to launch down the hill with him, hoping. That is what my daughter so much as said, when I ran to her room after finishing the book, distraught, and scared that the author had devised a truly sneaky way to cover his death. I asked her, "What do you think it means?" "Oh," she replied, "of course he lives." Yes, he does. In me.
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Summary: Valley Crossing student opinion
Review: In my opinion, this book was a exciting journey through the future. Although the ending was in my opinion, a waste of my time, the rest of the book was beutiffully written. Thge ending came to a hault as if she had got tired of writing and she stopped. The idea for the ending was wounderful, except she did not tell it all. The book was a wouderfully written book, and it seemed as though I was part of it. The wording made it feel like it was happening. And the many ways Louise gave clues about surprises that if you went back and read it again, you would be suprised you missed it due to the fact that you were so engrossed in the book. The characters and the setting help give the book it's character. The book should be read by millions.
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Summary: The Giver
Review: This book was one of my favorite books. It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through. It is about a boy and what happens to him when he receives the most important job in the tower. If I recommend any book it would be this one.
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Summary: Perfect society is not so perfect!
Review: I enjoyed the story of The Giver. The character of Jonas is a great one especially when he becomes the new Receiver. Reading the story gives you the impression of a perfect society until you realize what the citizens gave up for perfection. The book could have been a little longer--what happened to Jonas' family? What happened to the Giver? And the ending was very vague. What exactly happened? I would have rated the book 5 stars but the ending was anti-climatic and hard to understand. Altho it was a good read.
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Summary: Give me The Giver!
Review: I just finished The Giver. It is so full of emotions! I cried, threw the book and got sick to my stomach when their were bad moments. The good ones make you so happy!You can actually see the memories. I recommend this book to everyone!
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Summary: The Giver
Review: The Giver was an extremely good book. Lois Lowry has potrayed the struggle in Jonas's life excellently. At the same time Lowry adds some parts to smile at, so the story will not be a full drama. Many parts also are hair raising and suspenseful. By far, I would say the Lois Lowry has written this book very well, with a surprise ending and all. Although, it is not fully appropriate for children under 8 or 9. I would recommend it to those who are above 8 or 9 years old. It was the best book I've ever read, and I plan to read more of her books. Once again, The Giver was an excellent book, with an excellent author.
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Summary: Ehhhh........Too Slow
Review: The begining was cool and creative, but once Jonas becomes the reciever the book is too slow repetive. And oh yeah, the ending was horrible. Also it is to easy to guess what "release" is.
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Summary: I think this book was well written with vivid details.
Review: I liked this book because I could relate to the main character. The words made clear images in my mind. The trouble with the book is in my opinion it ended to quickly. I think everyone would enjoy this book.
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Summary: A Wonderful gift!
Review: I absolutely loved this book! i haven't read anything by Lois Lowry since i was a pre-teen and i am so glad to have revisited her! This is a phenominal story of a boy's journey and growth. In a community based on sameness he has the courage to break free and make a difference, although he has to abandon everything he has ever known. it's amazing, it appealed to my science-fiction side as well as the side that loves a good, interesting story about humanity. The book isn't a lesson, it's a journey... almost like the memories the protagonist receives. This is must read, contemporary classic, if there is such a catagory! Enjoy. (PS- does anyone know if there is a sequel?)
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Summary: The Giver is an excellent book
Review: The Giver is about a community that has no pain, no wars, and no hunger. Sounds like a perfect community, right? Actually, the community also has no feelings, assigned jobs, spouses, and number per kid. The community also lacks color and music. When children become 12 they are assigned a job. Instead of assigned, 12 year old Jonas is "selected". This means he is givven the job of the Receiver. He receives memories of color, war, animals, and love. Jonas is determined to share these things with the community, but how? Jonas and the Giver, the only other person in the community who can see color, hear music, and who gives Jonas the memories, devise a plan which could save or destroy the community. The Giver is a really great book, but I only recommend it for kids 11 years old and up, because it's really upsetting at times. All in all, a terrific book.
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