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Summary: Nasal, Monotonous, Flat - Disappointing.
Review: The nasal and flat characters of this story. The very life, color, emotion was drained out of each of them. I know, that was the point. They gave up these things so that they could have "better" lives.The "1984" meets "Logan's Run" atmosphere permeated the entire turning of events. No end in sight. Although I pictured mostly the cheesy outfits of the "Logan's Run" movie. The "precision of speech" and the absolute droning manner of the dialogue continued to wear me down. Things like "comfort object" "requisition of ..." "bicycle port" after being said a few times I tuned them out completely. I could predict what the next words were going to be throughout the story - so consistent was the dialogue. I knew what "release" was from the start. I wasn't surprised to learn it was death. The whole numbering thing, the age and numbering thing, the numbering age and dress and social thing. I got it - I understood the point, but the author would beat every example into the ground - as if I might have forgotten. It was monotonous. I know, that was the point. Then Jonas meets the Giver - and I think - AHA! Here's the answer! And then the memories come and I think - AHA! Here it comes! But Jonas flees with Gabriel and they drift off into the eternal snows - "or maybe it was just an echo." So 1) Did they die? 2) Did they find "elsewhere"? 3) Was Jonas just playing make-believe the whole time? It was like one of those movies that after sitting through the whole thing the main character wakes up from a dream. It left me feeling cheated. And then I saw it was written in 1993 - I could have almost forgiven the book if it came from an earlier era - the '50's or '60's I could have almost forgiven it... almost.
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Summary: Good Book!
Review: I have just read this book, and I love it! I usually don't read books, but my school is requiring me to read it over the summer. I just couldn't put it down! I now understand how much we as a society take things for granted. The book's ending, however I didn't like because it wasn't as clear as the rest. I would like to read a sequel to this to see what happens to Gabe, Jonus, "the community", and of course, the Giver.
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Summary: Confusing but Good Book
Review: The begenning is a little confusing but the more you read the less confusing it gets.Jonas figures out that life was not always perfect from the Giver. It was a great book but I only gave it four stars because I couldn't figure out what happens in the end.
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Summary: A Book That Helps You To Reflect On Life.
Review: I first read this book in third grade and even then I was able to realize what a profound literary work it was. One of the first books that drew me into reading for fun, it was one I have reread many times. The plot and setting make you think about your own life and make your imagination strech into another world. Now in seventh grade I'm able to see the deeper meaning of this book and I reccomend it for anyone wanting to go on an amazing adventure.
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Summary: very good
Review: i liked this book, even wen i first read it in 6th grade. now looking back as a high school freshman i still enjoy it. it was compelling and had a deeper meaning within. jonas was an excellent character and the setting was meaningful. we find that perfection isn't always perfect.
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Summary: Absolutely the best, "make you think" book around!
Review: Here is a review from a teacher, oh Yuck, I know. However, I must agree that THE GIVER is at the top of my best books. I look forward to reading it every year with, or without, my students. As my own children have moved through high school, I see THE GIVER as a book which coordinates well with reading "1984" and ANTHEM. Please take the challenge and time to read this book. It is one you will want to read in a sitting!
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Summary: wonderful
Review: This book captures the minds of the reader and sets it off into the unknown. The mind body and soul of the reader switches off into the world jonas is living. you never want to put te book down . You feel as if you are in the book watching the whole story take place.. I luv it!! -camie
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Summary: The best book....ever!!
Review: I read this book this year for a book report and I absolutly fell in love with it. My friends had told me that it was a really good book so I decided to check it out. And I am really glad that I did. It is my favorite book. I love everything about it. The plot, setting, and charactors are all very interesting. The story keeps you interested, I couldnt put it down. I must have read it in two sittings. The best thing about the book is that it really makes you think. Anyone who hasn't read it, go out and read it. It's a good book for people of all ages and trust me you won't mind reading it. I am a very picky person when it comes to books and I get bored easily by some stories. I was a little skeptical at first but after reading the first chapter I was interested. It's a little confusing in the beginning but stick with it because it all comes together. Check it out!
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Summary: Well - written and my favorite book in the whole world!
Review: This book is very well written. It is a book about a young boy named Jonas who is picked to be next receiver of memories. The story tells about his life in a perfect world. It turns out NOT to be very perfect after all. The ending is very obnoxious because you cannot decide what really happens to Jonas. I would recommend this book thoroughly to any age person. Even my mom liked it!
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Summary: this is my favorite book
Review: I first read The Giver when it came out in hard back, I was in the seventh grade and my teacher lent it to me. I had read many of Lois Lowry's books before, but I was completely unprepared for how wonderful this book was. When I finished I turned immediately to the first page and re-read it. I recieved my own copy as a present soon after, and I have read it more times than I can remember. This is a book for everyone. My mother and her reading group also read it and loved it. I gave it to my history teacher for Christmas, and she read it in one sitting. It is my favorite book, even after 6 years, and I would recommend it to anyone, young or old.
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