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Summary: What would you do?
Review: Lois Lowry's award winning novel, "The Giver," describes a utopian society that is far from perfect. In this society every individual is assigned a job or duty. Jonas, the main character of the novel finds out that at the age of 12 he is to become the society's receiver. As the receiver, Jonas learns about the memories that people all around him are holding. He hears memories, which are both pleasurable and painful. Jonas also becomes aware of the beauty that his society is missing out on. The beauty of color, feelings and emotions are held in Jonas' hands. Jonas is not sure what he should do with all of this information he is responsible for. He wants to give it back to his society that has forgotten the important things in life. Does Jonas give these things back to his society? Or is he "released" like the others? The best thing about Lowry's book, "The Giver," is that it is filled with enough detail to make a very unbelievable society, believable. Lowry slowly gives the reader information about the society, so that the reader does not become overwhelmed by such a unique and unfamiliar setting. Lowry also leaves the reader questioning certain things, especially in the end. This gives the reader an opportunity to come up with their own ending, or gives a wonderful leeway to discussion. I think Lowry intended for the book to be written this way, so that it could reach out to different types of people. I think anyone could find enjoyment in this novel. In no way is this book limited to a young reader; it could very well branch out to high school and adult readers. '
I think the thought provoking book would be an excellent choice to read in a social studies classroom. It describes a society that one might hope for, before they actually know what the consequences might be. I am amazed at how realistic Lowry has made this society sound, to someone as young as 5th grade. As an adult, I found myself reminding myself that this book was still a fantasy book. I love the fact that all throughout the book there are plenty of opportunities for discussion questions.
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Summary: A classic apparently
Review: This book does not really have a plot. It is the story of a young boy undergoing some rituals and learning a job in a future society. As it unfolds the nature of the utopian society is revealed. The reaction of the boy is one a gradual realisation of horror. The book is an attack on the central idea of Plato's republic and those utopian schemes that limit the role of the individuals in the society. One would imagine at first blush that this might all be rather heavy going for children but the book is apparently some sort of classic. Reading it as an adult it perhaps lacks the plot developments which other children's books have but presumably it is popular with children as a book which reveals to them ideas and concepts of a sophisticated kind.
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Summary: another outstanding book!
Review: this is agreat book about a kid named Jhose and everything is way diffret he has never heard of snow or bad behavior. because in his community that is not heard of. no one has birthdays they just have group units and every december their are ceramonys and like your first ceromony you become a 1 and are given a name one you become a 12 you are given your job. and when Jhones becomes a 12 he is given a speical job.
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Summary: Not good for fun
Review: It's a good read. Interesting. Not a good fun book though. I hated the ending it abandoned the whole feel of the book completely to me. Don't get it if you want a good book to curl up next to but if your looking for a book for like a report go ahead, it's worth that.
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Summary: The Giver
Review: Title: The Giver By: Lois Lowry Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell This book is called The Giver. It's sort of a mix between Sci-Fi and Realistic Fiction. It's about a boy named Jonas. But he doesn't live in the world we know. He lives in a world without color, without crime, without freedom, without love. The story begins when Jonas turns 12. He is given a very special job in his community. He is given the job as the Receiver. Then he experiences things that he would never have thought possible. And his whole life changes forever.
The characters, you can't describe because we all have different images of the characters in the story and the author doesn't really describe the characters. Jonas is the main character in the story. The Giver (once the Receiver) is an old man who trains Jonas to become the new Receiver. Jonas's mom, dad, and his sister Lily are completely oblivious to what goes on when Jonas trains under the Giver. Then there is Asher. Asher is the best friend of Jonas. There is also Gabe. Gabe is a baby that has no assigned parents yet so Jonas's family is taking care of him. Gabe also has the same kind of "abilities" as Jonas.
The book is good because it tells about a "perfect" world that isn't so perfect after all. It tells about a boy that lives in a community of ignorance and how he copes with that. It has real raw emotion and feelings. It can drive you insane how stupid this community is, but satisfies you at the same time. Over all, The Giver is a wonderful book for those who want to think outside the box of life. I give The Giver 5 out of 5 stars.
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Summary: The Giver Is A Good Book Report Book-Yet A Bad Freetime Book
Review: For all of you out there "iffy" on getting the giver-don't. It's great for a once a month book report or something, but never for fun. Believe me. It bored me to death. I mean, who wants to read about killing babies, vomiting and living in a world with no color. Your probably thinking, "Yah yah yah. It's just one bad review". But it's not. My brother and all my friends read it and we all hated it. So there. I'm really sorry to all these people that have to listen to this crap and even more I'd like to thank Barnes&Noble.com for publishing this review. Thank-you.
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Summary: Couldn't have read a better book!
Review: The Giver is an amazing book. With a thought provoking plot you can't put it down. With it being so different from the way we live you always want to read on to find out all the different opsticals Jonas incounters. Spectacular word choice throughtout the entire story. I would recommened it to my classmates and my elders because it is great for all ages.
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Summary: The Book I Keep On Giving--The Giver
Review: The Giver is possibly the best book I have ever read. I received it from a friend about eight years ago, who received it from a teacher she had been working with. Since then, I have given the book to no less than thirty people, each of whom has touched my life in a loving and eye opening way. I have read The Giver so many times, I have gone through three copies! I am in my twenties and have worked with children most of my life. My favorite literature genre is young adult, but due to my age I am often not taken seriously by those around me when it comes to discussing novels. I feel anyone who takes the time to read The Giver will understand my passion for young adult literature. I continue to pass along the words of Ms. Lowry, because I feel the need to share with the world the meaning behind her stories. I have read several reviews for The Giver which have stated it is inappropriate for the age it is written for. It deals with controversial, or delicate, subjects, such as death, puberty, maturity, sexuality, love, the environment, child bearing, the roles of men and women, etc. The list could keep on going! The point is, for those of you who work with children or have children of your own, this book gives you the opportunity to discuss these matters with them! Open up your own mind and let them open theirs to the world around them! Some reviews say The Giver is too emotional a read for children. Let them feel! Let them get angry, or hurt, or scared, or joyful--talk to them! I feel this is an excellent book for communication--if I didn't feel this way, I would not have written such a lengthy and involved review! I also recommend Gathering Blue, by Lois Lowry. It is an excellent companion to The Giver.
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Summary: Perfect World?
Review: The Giver by Lois Lowry is a science fiction book about a twelve-year old named Jonas. He lives in a world where evrything seems perfect. There is no illness, war, or pain. At the Ceremony of Twelve he is chosen to be the Receiver-in-training. His training comes from The Giver and he'll learn that his world isn't so perfect afterall.
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Summary: the best i ever read
Review: this book was allright. but i didn't understand like why did the world change frokm regular to utopia and what went a way first like color or feelings. also what happend to Jonas and Gaberal. did they die or did they. the best person in the book was the old man beacuse he was the only one knew what was going on the world and no one else knew. i woould reccomend this book to any one who lilke sci fiction. it is a great book to read on your own.
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