The Giver

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Summary: ok
Review: Disturbed was what i was after i readd this book and for those of you who want t read it i wont give away the ending but though disturbing it wa very well writenand i commemorate lois on this book. By the way jonas dosent die the companion bookthe gathering blue vompanion not sequel has a Q/A with mrs lowryand she says that she is going to tie the books together in a third book.

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Summary: The Giver: It's time for a boy to learn truth.
Review: Do you sometimes wish you lived in a utopia? do you wish you lived in a world with no poverty, no robbers, no pollution, no color, no love, and no warfare? Well, this story is about a boy named Jonas. Jonas is living in that world, and he thinks he lives like everyone else and has a pretty good lfe. He has a mom, a dad, and a sister, named Lily. He also has friends like Fiona and Asher. During the story, he meets the Giver who shows him how the world used to be when there was love and warfare. He makes Jonas have memories about warfare and love. jonas learns that his life is boring compared to what the world used to be. Jonas meets the Giver during the twelve ceremony whe the 12-year-old kids get their jobs. Jonas is skipped, but at the end of the ceremony , Jonas learns that he is the receiver of the community. Later in the book, Jonas decided that he has to leave the community and go where these memories are real. He brings his half brother, Gabe, with him because if didn't , Gabe would be killed. Gabe is a baby, who no one wants because he doesn't sleep through the night, so the leader of the community is going to release Gabe. Jonas' dad doesn't like this, so he taked the chold and makes Gabe one of his own, but the master says that they were going to release him, and it is out of Jonas' father's hands. Jonas decided to take Gabe and run away. At the end, Jonas gets to a community with color and love. I liked this book, and I recomend it to everyone because it has action and adventure, and it tells you a utopia isn't always a good thing. I though there could have been a better ending. Lowry didn't talk about Jonas' new community and if he liked it or not. I hope she makes another book about his new community. I give this book four out of five stars. I would have given it five stars if she had written a better ending.

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Summary: Gag Me!
Review: Don't even try to put me in he Giver's world. It's a good read, but you have to be prepared for some depressing scenes. Try to imagine living in a place where snow, sunshine, and spring flowers are only a faint memory to a select few. Strong emotions such a love and anger are obsolete. Music has disappeared altogether. Everyone's "birthday" is on the same day, with only fifty people of each age. This is Jonas' community. When Jonas and the other Elevens turn twelve, they are selected for training in different professions, such as "Doctor" and "Caretaker of the Old". After hours of anticipation, Jonas is chosen as the new "Receiver of Memory". Wow, big deal. But it is a big deal! Now, he is one of only two people who know that sunbathing and war ever existed. You could call him extremely lucky. Or you could call him infinitely unfortunate. Take your pick. It's interesting in a twisted sort of way to read about a world without color. I just wouldn't want to live there. Read The Giver and decide for yourself what your opinion is.

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Summary: This is really a good book for seventh graders to read!
Review: During the Summer I read a fantastic book called, "The Giver." I think this book would rate a three star, on a scale from one to five. This would be about average. If there was a movie, I would rate it a PG-13. Why I rate this book a three is because I do not think some kids understand parts. For example, when Jonas has his flashbacks they tend to get confusing. This would be one of few major setbacks. I do not think I liked any part of the book the best. The reason is because I did not think the book was really that bad. I think you should read this book because it can teach you many new things. It teaches you of love, mystery, desire, hate, fear, and many others. It can teach you how to survive some of life's tuffest rides. To conclude my review, the book was great. Louis Lowry shows strong deposition in her writing. To me, that is a must in a good writer. this is my overall review on "The Giver."

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Summary: One of the best books I have ever read
Review: Even though I am 17 now, I still think of The Giver as one of the best books I have ever read. I can't wait until my brother is old enough to read it because I loved it so much. Lowry creates an really interesting world that leaves the reader wanting to read more and more. It doesn't matter what age you are, 12 or 40, its a great book for all ages. It definately deserved the award that it received.

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Summary: This book is excellent I highly recommend it
Review: Even though I read it a long time ago.It touched me deeply.It pointed out the views of life.And showed how harsh life can be.My opinion may not count but you should read this book.

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Summary: The Giver
Review: Every once in a while, a book comes along that changes the way we look at ourselves and at the world in which we live. The Giver is one of those books. The writing style is deceptively simple; the prose conveys controversial and explosive ideas and issues with incredible clarity. This is truly an incredible book... for readers of all ages.

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Summary: This book was very interesting and enlightening...
Review: Every page of The Giver was spellbounding and captivating. I consider this book to be among one of the best ever published. It offers not only a simplistic, childlike view of what times to come may consist of but it also leaves the reader with a lasting impression. This book is an allover classic and a must read for all

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Summary: Brings you into life of the characters like no other book!
Review: Everyday we make different choices. What we wear, what we eat and how we act are just some of them. However, in The Giver that;s not the case. Jonas, a young adolescent, lives in a community where all his choices are made for him by a group of elders. In this community everyone is classified by age. When a child is twelve years old, they are given and assignment that is their job for life. Instead of an assignment, Jonas is given a rare honor that leads him to realize how different his community is and what is outside of it. Because the story is told from different points of view, it is a unique reading experience. During the first half the story is told from first person point of view. Jonas is explaining how he feels. Later on in the book an omniscient narrator is interpreting every event. Lois Lowry writes the book in a way thatmakes you feel present throughout the book, witnessing every event. It is not extremely descriptive, nor is the reader unable to get the feeling of the book. I am glad I took the time to read The Giver. I liked the nook because not only do I like Lois Lowry amd her writings, but my peers have recommended the book several times and I still hadn't read it. I wouls reccomend the book because what Lois Lowry accomplishes is showing everyone why it's beneficial that everyone's unique and what our lives would be like if we were all the same.

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Summary: A Must Read!
Review: Everyone talks about how they want a "perfect world." The Giver centers around just that. But, it isn't what you think it is. This "perfect world" is nothing more than a prison where conformity is the golden rule. I happen to like the ending. It give room for you to think, instead of forcing on an ending to such a mind-boggling thing. There is an article out where the author, Lois Lowry, explans why her ending is like it is. She wanted people to form their own ideas and if she had given a definite one, there wouldn't be discussions about it. About writing a sequel: She feels that since some people feel that Jonas dies on the hill (there's this stage before you freeze to death that you see things and fall into a dreamlike state). There wouldn't be a sequal because he's dead. Btw, I'm one of those people that feel Jonas dies. It just seems like a tragic ending and you just gotta love those. And it's the only one that seems realistic to the story.