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Summary: the giver
Review: The giver is a intriguing book about A boy named Jonas, who lives in a perfect world with no crime, war, or disease. When Jonas is twelve he is given the job of receiver of memory, a great honor. I liked this book because the book is full of suprises and because at the end of each chapter you don't want to stop reading.
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Summary: Not the best but certainly a classic
Review: Alright, I'll admit I did read this book three times and yet I only gave it four stars. It is a wonderful book it just can get boring sometimes. It's about a supposed "utopia" if that's what you want to call it, where all the people are organized and their differences curbed. Once they reach a certain age they are all placed into jobs picked by the leaders of their communities. Jonah, the main character, has special qualities and that's where the story gets weird. I don't want to get into details so I'll stop writing. I just want to say, before you buy this you might want to check it out at the library first.
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Summary: Makes no sense
Review: I was supposed to read this book for seventh grade, so when I was reading it, it makes no sense at all. I mean When a little girl turn to an 9? what does the nine mean, and in this book this person put has twice, and I would not read this book again, and listen to the person who said only take it from the library, dont buy it, thats why i am rushing to read it. kids like me need a book with laughter, adventure so we kids would read it more, so if you want this book, be careful of buying it, cause this book is a peice of (junk).
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Summary: An Outstanding Book
Review: Not being an avid reader, I was drawn to the Giver more by its cover than by its reputation. However, having read the book, I would definitely say that it is extremely profound, and worthwile for everyone to read. I am disappointed to hear the bad reviews from younger readers of this book, and I am disappointed to hear that it is being used in younger curriculums, as I think the deeper meaning of the book is being lost. I am a fan of books that make you think and question, and if you enjoy authors like Vonnegut (my personal favorite) you should not pass over this book.
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Summary: This book absolutely stinks!!!!!!!
Review: I HATED THIS BOOK!!! When I was in fifth grade, my teacher read this book to us, and I didn't like it then. Now, as a sixth grader going into seventh, I had to read it again for summer reading. I thought reading it again would help me like it better, but I still dislike it now. I reccomend this book to NO ONE, unless you want to be bored out of your minds. And if you have to read it for school, like me, get it from the library. Don't waste your money on this book.
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Summary: Not Just For Kids!
Review: I read this book because other teachers at my school were using it in their curriculum, and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. I read it straight through in an afternoon, then read it three more times over the course of the following week! I tried to get everyone I ran into to read it, bought a few copies to give away and kept loaning mine out! The story of Jonas, and what he learns about his community, is riveting. Lois Lowry presents a future dystopia that is so disturbing simply because it is so terribly possible. Her straightforward style, with surprises unfolding at every turn, is easy to read, but has many levels that give depth to her tale. As a teacher, I recommend this book for the effect that it had on my students (after reading it I decided I just *had* to teach this book), but as a lover of literature I would recommend it to anyone of any age. This book might be listed as "teen fiction," but it falls into the same category as "Brave New World" and "1984."
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Summary: Not Appropriate for Younger Children
Review: My family is working our way through Newbery books, as our bedtime read aloud novels. I read this book before reading it to my children and was glad that I did. I felt that the subject matter was too sophisticated and intense (a la Brave New World) for my kids -- all under 9. This book deals with euthanasia and infanticide for the sake of Sameness in a controlled community. We're not ready to tackle those mature topics. I did, however, enjoy the book myself.
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Summary: I continue to read this book over and over again.
Review: I am now almost 18 and I hav probably read this book a billion times. Just this past school year, I used this book for a psychology paper. This book is a classic and anyone who reads it should also one day read "Brave New World." Good job, Ms. Lowry.
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Summary: A Praise to The Giver
Review: Hello, I find the book is a very good english-written book. You can read it very simple and you understand it. It is not like a few other english books, which you can read, but you didn't understand them, because they are not written as straight forwardly.And it is a theme which can be reallity in some hundret years.I like it to read, but it'is too short.When you have read it you would that it will go on,so you are longer in this great fantastic world in Jonas. In the one who is chosen to be the first in this little state. It was much fun to read it and I would read more such books like the Giver.
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Summary: best-written-english-book
Review: The book is the best english-written book I've ever read. That's not because it's my first one. It's also much better than some German books because it shows a future that really could be in some hundret years. Jonas lives in this world and he only can see black and white, don't know what has been in the past and does everyday the same job. But then comes the day of his 12th birthday and everything changes It's interesting written, easy to understand and it's great fun to read this novel.
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