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Summary: Such a great book!
Review: This was such a good book! I never thought it would be that hard to take a break from reading it. The ending wasn't what I expected, but I think it was a good way to end it. Maybe a sequel? I hope! I would definitely recommend this book!
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Summary: THIS IS REALLY AN AWESOME BOOK~~~! ~~~! ~~~!
Review: This was the best book i have ever read! If you dont like to read then just try to read this book and you will love to read forever! Though there is one really really disturbing part it is an all around awesome book! more detail on things could be added but its fine the way it is~!~!~!~!~
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Summary: The best book I have ever read
Review: This was the best book Ihave ever read. It was imaginative and thought provoking. Thouroughly enjoyable.
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Summary: Though I'm only 8, this has been the best book ever.
Review: Though I'm only 8, this has been the best book ever. The two possibilities at the end were one of the most interesting things to me. The characters were very well put together and it was very nice to listen to the dialogue. Even though they had no difference, they showed it for inside. For example, Fiona was gentle, Jonas was brave, and Asher was funny. So even if you try to make people exactly the same, you can't.
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Summary: The Giver.
Review: Though THE GIVER was an interesting story, with interesting ideas, I felt it left much to be desired. I personally while reading the book kept waiting for it to be brought to the next, deeper, level but instead it seemed to stay on one less meaningful platau. Also the ending of the book made very little sense to me, and although intriguing to speculate upon, I feel more shoul dhave been written.
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Summary: An excellent story stressing the importance of individualism
Review: Though this seemingly shory story dragged at times and seemed rather long-all in all, it was an incredible story. It was so interesting to step aside from normal life and see how fortunate we have it. I like how the author brings up new ideas and thoughts never felt before. After finishing the story, I almost felt a feeling of victory for Jonas (the main character) whom you grow to love (a new concept for him) so much throughout the course of the story! N.D. :)
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Summary: The Giver
Review: Thrilling, truly breath taking. I like this book because when you start reading it you'll never guess the ending. Its about a boy who had a normal life in futuristic community, until he became the Reciever. He then learns to feel and see in a new light. I recommend this book for all ages. It will help children appreciate what they have.
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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: You Won't Regret Reading This Book- Cristina T.
Review: Title: The Giver
Author: Lois Lowry In this exciting novel, a boy named Jonas is turning twelve years old. In the community of which he lives in, each time that you turn a year older, a celebration is held. During this celebration, or ceremony, you either have to give up something, or you are expected to do a specific job or play a specific role. Turning twelve in this community is a big deal because it puts you into adulthood. At the Ceremony of Twelve, you receive a job, or your role in the community. Since Jonas is turning twelve this year, he is expected to get his role in society, along with his friends Asher and Fiona. Asher hopes that his role in society will be one that has to do with taking care of kids and Fiona hopes that her role is one that will have to do with taking care of the elderly. Jonas doesn't really mind of what role he gets, but he hopes that it will be something that will suit him well. The big day finally comes and Jonas gets a job that he will soon get to love. This role will suit him very well. He learns about the community in which he lives in and knows things that only he and his teacher are allowed to know. He also learns about the people who have been "released" from the community. Will this lead him on an adventure that helps him understand his community better? This book is suspenseful, yet exciting. In this book, you are always waiting for the big moment of what his role in the community will be. Once you find out the role Jonas plays, you will want to keep reading to see what will be the outcome of his learning experience. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to be surprised and for people who are always waiting for an exciting adventure! You won't regret reading this book!
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Summary: Superb utopia, illogical ending
Review: To start off, this book was great, and I liked the touch Lowry put on the ending--keeping it open. However, the ending had its illogical points regarding heat seeking equipment and keeping cold by thinking of memories. However, the book itself was a masterpiece. Not one part was really predictable, other than the main character getting special attention, but the thought that went into creating this utopia was very impressive. This is book that gets you to think--HARD. Not many books do that. However, if you get too deep, you find flaws, and you don't enjoy it as much. I can't say that it isn't a must read, though. For a "Twilght-Zone" kind of person, this book is perfect.
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