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Summary: The Giver is a very satisfying book
Review: I found The Giver to be an extremely satisfying book for several reasons. Firstly, it wasn't a long and boring story. It was easy to read and "flowed" rather well. Plus, there was enough actions or situations to keep you interested through the books entirety. Also, the words used were very easy to comprehend. It is quiet clear that Lowry wrote the book not for "prestige," but for the purpose of conveying a message. Secondly, the story's plot was very interesting. It addressed several points about society, or concepts that I find myself contemplating at times. After reading this book I came to the realization that there probably is no perfect society, there will be some flaws in every situation. The story also made me appreciate certain things such as emotions, individuality, and the freedom to make my own decisions. It also makes me realize that rules are made to protect, but can easily take away peoples rights when over-used. Over-all, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys thinking, and has just a few hours to spare. Lowry obviously followed the famous old saying, "keep it short and sweet!"
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Summary: This was an astoundingly poignant and thought -provoking boo
Review: This was an astoundingly poignant and though-provoking book which forced me to reconsider my whole exsistance and what it meant. It made me notice every emotion and feel everything more.
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Summary: Interesting
Review: The Giver is a novel that really makes you think of what the world would be like without originality. You, the reader, are introduced to the "perfect" community where everything is controlled and decided for you. It is a place where you never have to fear for anything. Then you meet Jonas, a young boy, who has a lot to learn...I personally would never want to live in place like this. You lose your identity in the process of trying to be similar. Being an individual is what makes life interesting.
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Summary: Strong message with little explanation...
Review: The Giver is a very powerful book with a strong message and isgreat for young adults to read. The author portrayed the controlledcommunity in what seems to be a very definative manner, but failed to give a real ending to the story. The message would have been more strong if there was a sufficient conclusion to back it up with. Overall, it was still a pretty good book; I've read it several times.
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Summary: a review by katie from vhs!
Review: i thought this book was great. it really made you think about the freedoms we do possess and what it might possibly be like if they were taken away. like, what would the world be like without emotion, or music, or even color... it would be totally different totally controlled. i think the aurthor had a good sense of how important those freedoms are, and how much they make life what it is and that is why she wrote the book. read it, it is great!
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Summary: It's not like anything I have read before.
Review: Jonas, the main character in this book, lives life without choices. At first I was confused because this book opened up without any sort of explanation what so ever, but as I read on I was able to figure it out and I enjoyed learning about this alternative lifestyle. As for the ending, it was not at all what I expected but I can't see how Lowry could have made it any better. Read this book, it makes you think!
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Summary: The Finest in Literature
Review: It is amazing to read some of the other reviews. If a book contains anything metaphorical or symbolic people can't seem to handle it. This was definitely one of the top five books I have ever read. Rarely does a book make me change the way I behave, but this one did. I can't say I know you'll enjoy it, but if you understand the symbols, your life will change for the better. However, one caution, it likely will not be understood by the average reader under age 12 (the AVERAGE reader that is!).
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Summary: Wow! Great book.
Review: The Giver was a fantastic book that shows how if a common culture is forbidden thier history the are also forbidden to choose. They do not pick spouses, jobs, children, food, clothing, shelter, anything! everything is provided for them, no fuss no muss. But by the middle of the book you start asking yourself if thid idilic society is all it seems to be. Follow the main character Jonas through his coming of age and discover who the mysterious Giver really is.
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Summary: Stupid yet good
Review: View one: This book was very freaky for one thing.People aren't supposed to remember things, as hinted in the book, but they remember one thing. This book is stupid. 1 star View two: The Giver was definately the most touching and dramatic book I have read this year.I will remember it for a long time and will always wonder what happened after the ending when Jonas finally heard music. The author showed much creativity and character in this excellent book. 5 star
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Summary: Jonas learns his perfect world is not as he thinks.
Review: In a perfect world lie dark secrets. In this completely controlled world, a 12-year old boy named Jonas has been chosen to become the communities most honored citizen. He has been chosen to be the Reciever of Memories. Under the teachings of the elder known as the Giver, he learns the dark truth about his perfect community. Battling against the pain and joy ofthe memories he seeks "Elsewhere" so that the community can also experience all of these feelings. In this story, Lowry examines the paranormal as well as a persons' freedom of choice. Soon Jonas lears the price of a perfect world and he decides that he is not the only one that needs to pay this price.
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