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Summary: Worthwhile reading for young and old; wish I could read more
Review: If you haven't read the book yet, be careful reading the reviews on this page. Some of them give away a great deal about the plot.The most important theme, to me, was seeing the society through the perspective of its members. From our own society, we look at it and disagree with the rules, the structures, the lack of choice. We see so much that is missing. From within the society, nobody knows that it could be different. It's hard to understand this point of view, but _The Giver_ illustrates it clearly. Another reviewer has complained that the community members could not call their society "ideal" because they have no comparisons. He's right to point this out, but in fact the community members never do make that comparison. Life is for them is the same always and everywhere. I can understand parents' complaints about the scenes of killing. I would like to point out, though, that they may be overestimating the innocence of their children. I'm in my thirties now, but I clearly remember that most of my 5th grade class was fascinated by books about the Holocaust. The scenes in _The Giver_ are sterile, emotionless, clean; far from the horrors we hear of in the news. On the other hand, I have no idea why anyone would object to the dream Jonas has early in the book. Sick? No way. It's about the healthiest thing that happens to him.
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Summary: many meanings
Review: No one can truly review this book because it has many meanings within it that speak differently to different personalities. This is a beautifull book that for most, helps them realize that they shouldnt take things for granted. To some this is religious. To some it is a fake story that would never happen in real life, when some see this as real life painted itno a story. Anyone should read this book because it will open your mind to new thoughts.
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Summary: The Giver: A Great Book!
Review: The Giver is an EXCELLENT book! I didn't even realize that their world was colorless until The Reciever said it! I LOVE this book and I strongly suggest that you read it!
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Summary: Most REMARKABLE for a new millenium!!!
Review: ...I read this book for a class assighnment and as soon as I started reading this book I couldn't put it down!! It's dialog and words join together 2 make an absolutely great book!!
I am so glad that we were able to read that book 4 class!
Lois Lowry is an author that brightens the faces of children all around the world no matter what the race, religion,or age!Lois Lowry gets many THANX from me!I'm only 13,but I feel as if I was in the "Community" my self!
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Summary: This is the Best Book!
Review: This book is really confusing at first. You think its boring then "POOF!" everything starts to unroll and you really get into it. It's great. The Best book by Lois Lowry
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Summary: The Giver
Review: We thought The Giver was a poorly written book. Out of five stars we give it one star.
This book is about a boy named Jonas who lived in a perfect community where it's colorless and it has climate control. In the community when you turn 12 you get assigned a job. Jonas got assigned the job of receiver of memory. The receiver of memory holds all of the community's memories.
Jonas goes on an adventure with a baby in his family unit(the baby's name is Gabriel).
We thought The Giver was a bad book because it had a lot of complicated things that the author could have explained better. We didn't like the plot. It built up too slowly and ended too quickly.The book had too much stuff that didn't sound realistic. For example, they had to share dreams at breakfeast.We felt you didn't get a lot of feeling for the characters.
In conclusion we thought it was a poorly written book.
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Summary: One of the Best
Review: This book....one of the best books ever made. This book is for everyone. This book is for all those who wants to live in another world and the world in this story is wondreful. You NEED to buy this!!!
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Summary: my thoughts about the book called the giver :o)
Review: The giver is a very interesting book, it takes place in a small pretty poor community. It is the middle of December and Jonus is going through troubles in her life.
Jonus switches schools for some reason and has to cope with the new students and new area. She meets new friends including: Asher, Lilly, Edna, Roberto, Larissa, and alot more including the Giver.
Jonus doesn't really fit in to this new school so she needs her friends and family to back her up alot. She meets this giver and doesn't know whether or not to trust him or not but in the end every thing turns out relatively good but you'll need to read it and find out for your self.
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Summary: awesome book
Review: This book was awesome.To be compltely honest i dont enjoy reading that much.But this book grabbed my attention i read a few pages and it didnt bore me.The book was very good and i didnt want to put it down.Its like a cliffhanger the whole way and the ending will amaze you.I reallyd did enjoy this book and i read it when i was in 6th gr. and i compltely understood it and everything.It was very exciting thats all i can say and for the many other people out there that dont like to read that much just read this book you wont want to quit,.And the cover may not look exciting but the book is and once u read the book it all fits in and you will find yourself always thinking you figured it out but then it changes it suspense all the way i loved it
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Summary: I enjoyed this book.
Review: I enjoyed reading The giver because it talks about how horrible life would be without the things God has given us. It talks about being trapped in a community with ALOT of rules, you cant see color, nor feel love or anything you can do in real life. I LOVED this book..yet the ending was quite odd than other books.OVERALL, Great Book!
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