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Summary: Fantastic & Fun
Review: I just finished reading The Giver. It is a phenomenal book about a young boy who lives in a community of rules and laws. The young boy, Jonas, got the most important job of all--the Receiver. The Receiver is the only person who knows what is going on in the community. Jonas did not mind his job even though he had to do the same thing every day until they chose a new Receiver and that would be decades. He was angry that they lied to him, and he ran away to save Gabriel.
I think this book is good because it shows that it is a great thing to have choices. Jonas did not have the freedom we have to live how we want. He had to follow all the rules of the community. Also, his parents weren't able to help him either because they had to follow the rules too. I think Jonas should have gone through with his job because it is only fair to the others who do their assigned jobs. Lois Lowry is a really good writer. She can really make the story come alive in your mind. She taught us how lucky we are to have freedom. 7.3sjk
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Summary: ........
Review: I just finished reading The Giver. It is definitely an interesting book. I agree with some of the previous comments mentioned before on the subject of weither or not this story should be told to younger children. It is in strong detail that may be somewhat traumatizing to younger readers, if they understand it at all. However, definitely this book is for an age group of 12 and up. Under that is questionable. To give you a basic idea about the book without ruining anything: The name of the main character is Jonas. And he lives in somewhat of a futuristic setting. Everything in his life is perfect and colorless. Yes, literally. His day consists of waking up, getting ready for school, eating breakfast with his "family unit" and going to school. Upon his arrival back home, he does his homework and then eats dinner with his family and shares and dreams that they had the night before. Rules are many, and there is no emotion and basically empty. However, no one knows of better life. When you turn 12 you are assigned a job and start your training. Jonas is chosen to be The Giver... He then receives a new set of rules and his life is changed forever. For better or worse? This story is very dramatic and will capture your attention immediately. Definitely a classic!
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Summary: Give me The Giver!
Review: I just finished The Giver. It is so full of emotions! I cried, threw the book and got sick to my stomach when their were bad moments. The good ones make you so happy!You can actually see the memories. I recommend this book to everyone!
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Summary: Frustrating Book
Review: I just finnished reading the book The Giver in my 8th grade Languge Arts class. I really wasn't a big fan of the book. In the beginning it didn't really grab my attention it was really boring.It took to long for something to start building up. If I did not have to read the book with my class I would have stopped reading the book. I felt that the author made things really hard to understand and had a few things that did not even make sense. I felt that the ending was done well, but it just left to many things unanswered. Things that I was anxious to find out. I know that it lets the reader use their imagination, but still you can't end a book with that many unclear and unanswered things. I feel that if the ending were done different then maybe it would give people better closure about the uncertainty. One thing though that I did like though was how the author introduces and reveals kind of twists and turns and shocks in this book. So in conclusion if you are going to read this book expect frustration coming your way.
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Summary: The Giver
Review: I just got done reading this excellent book! It is about a boy named Jonas. He lives in the community with his friend Asher. At age 12 you are assigned a job by th elders. Jonas's job is to be the Reciever of Memory which is a very important job. He meets the Giver and he trains him. Jonas job is to recieve memories. It's a very painful task. But he gets through it. I recommend this book to anyone who likes mystery and adventure. P.S. It might seem a little strange at first but keep reading it gets BETTER!!!
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Summary: A masterpiece! It's "Pleasantville meets "The Truman Show."
Review: I just graduated from college with a degree in Elementary Education. I read this book to see what type of literature upper level readers would read. I did not know that I was going to read such a wonderful piece of work. This book is so touching. When the reader finds out the secrets of such things as the releasing and who The Giver's daughter is, one will be surprised. There are twists an amazing surprises on each page. Lowry has got a brilliant mind! I would also recommend "Number the Stars."
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Summary: A wonderful must read for any age group!
Review: I just loved this book,the way Lowry made you feel happy that you are able to have feelings, to see colors, to hear music is just amazing. I love the way she describes everything so clearly you can picture it in your mind. The first time I read this book the ending was a bit blurry but then I began to see why she ended the book that way. This book is a must read and just makes you think about the things you take advantage of everyday.
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Summary: fantastic!
Review: I just read this book and it is fantastic! One reviewer recommended it for people from age 8-50, and let me say that I am over that maximum age and still loved it. "Couldn't put it down."
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Summary: Great Book!!!
Review: i just recently finished reading this book in my 7th grade language arts class and i LOVED it! i never like the books that we read in class but i really enjoyed this book. there are so many things to think about and to love about this book. if u like books that explain things and have a wrap-up ending then u wouldnt like this book at all, but if u like thinking about things then u will LOVE this book. this is a great read for everyone. im gonna suggest it for everyone to read.BUY THIS GREAT BOOK.
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Summary: Very Good
Review: I just recently read this book for school and I did not want to read it. The first time I picked up the book I couldnt put it down. I think its a great look at how the future could become if we continue trying to make a controled enviroment for americans. Its also just a great little story and kept me reading which is hard to do because i hate to read. I would reccomend this book to anyone who likes to finish a book and feel really good after their done.
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