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Summary: Trash from the Left
Review: This book is widely used in English class by middle schools in Southwestern Pennsylvania.I have heard many complaints from parents about the violent subject matter contained in this story. After reading the book, I find that the most offensive incident was the murder of a newborn twin via lethal injection. As newborns have no visible veins, the infant was injected in the forehead. Now if you think that this is appropriate subject matter for your 7th and 8th grade children, buy it. If you choose not to buy it, please beware that they may still read it in school. As an adult and father of four, I'm left with the impression that an adolescent would be less likely to trust their parents after reading this book. Save you money and buy a classic.
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Summary: Compelling yet scary Utopia
Review: This book is written for teens, and I as an adult could not put it down once I started it, I mean I sat and read it from beginning to end, no breaks. This is the only book I have ever done that with. I was facinated with the society, where everyone is given volunteer work as a older child and then a career is determined for you by a group of older members (of the society). Jonas is given an unusual assignment: The Giver. It is very secretive and he is not allowed to share his learnings with anyone. I was compelled by this society that tries to make life good for everyone but yet contains such subtle horrors: such as if a twin is born, one must be killed! And then there is what is revealed to Jonas through an old man called the Giver, that Jonas didn't even know about love (amongst other things!) I recommend that if you haven't read this yet, READ IT s it is a quite facinating and different book.
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Summary: review for a class
Review: This book is yet another example of Lois Lowry's wonderful work. Her novel deals with the importance of memory and of the necessity of recognizing change -- the concept that life doesn't stand still. In this novel, a young boy becomes the holder of memory for a society. He must learn to deal with the pain and pleasure that has accumulated over the years. The novel is vaguely similar to Ayn Rand's Anthem. It includes the theme of free thought and is set in a society where your life is chosen by the community. It is, however, more realistic psychologically speaking. In Rand's novel, the setting is an oppresive one in which the main character is unhappy with his life even though he does not realize that there is indeed a different manner of living, and somehow manages to instinctively change his lifestyle to Rand's ideal. In The Giver, the main character doesn't realize that another manner of life can exist until he actually experiences it. For example, the society had managed to lose the concept of color, and while the main character notices it, he has no idea of what is going on. It isn't untill someone explains it to him that he can specifically say why some object appears to be different from another while the shapes may be the same. This novel is very original, and very well done. I would definately suggest reading/buying it.
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Summary: The Giver by Lois Lowry
Review: This book is, by far, one of the best novels I have read in the eleven years I have had the ability to read. Jonas, a twelve year old boy, is trapped inside a society where no one experiences feelings, colours, or memories. The founders of this culture willingly gave up their right to individuality in order to create the "perfect society." I myself value my own personal uniqueness far too much to ever let it go in favour or a dull life. The colours we see daily and take for granted would be replaced by varying hues of black, grey, and white, the only way we might be able to tell the difference between a ball and a table. This book might well serve a warning to present and future generations: don't sacrifice who you are simply so that everyone will be equal...because it isn't worth it. Not by a long shot.
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Summary: Super Great Book
Review: This book kept me glued to my seat and glued to the pages.I never wanted the ending to come. This book is about a boy who grows up in a black and white world. This world is cut off from everything and is also protected from everything. Even weather. This boy starts seeing colors and is chosen by the giver to recieve lessons on what the world used to be like. He is now thrown into an adventure he will never forget. This book will also throw you into a reading experience you will never forget.
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Summary: Amazing!!!
Review: This book kept you in suspense and made you think about the world we are living in to the world Jonas lives in.
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Summary: If you are going to read one book in your life, read this.
Review: This book left me with complete awe. It pulled me in so deep I might as well have been the main character, Jonas. I have purchased this book 3 times now, because each copy became so worn down from me reading it so much and having all my friends read it. I finally purchased the hardcover edition, and I intend to keep it in good condition so that my kids may enjoy this book someday. I've read this book over 10 times now and I enjoy it every time, if you buy this book, you are sure to love it.
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Summary: It was imaginative
Review: This book made you think is that world was perfect. Just think if there was no hatered, racism, or pollution. On the other hand they didn't have love, colors, or music! I liked this book except for the end. It was dumb and stupid. Why couldn't you just say the ending. All he did was slide on a sled to a town. Wow.
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Summary: The book that makes me think
Review: This book makes me think about many things. When I read this book I wanted to know how the author got the ideas to write. The society in the story is perfectly controlled. It is somthing we do not have in the real world. This story takes place in the future. That is also interesting to think about.I liked this book. I would like to read it again some day and think about what happened at the end of the story. It might change my opinion about the ending. I am curious to know what the other readers think about the ending.
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Summary: Understanding The Giver
Review: This book makes us wonder if anything is perfect. In this book, Lois Lowry eloquently describes Jonas in the search for truth within a seemingly utopian community. Everything in this amazing book means something. The name Jonas comes from the name Jonah, meaning peace. But why would Lois Lowry have a character search for peace in utopia? Lois Lowry's epic about the dystopia within a utopia will leave you shivering, yet wondering.
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