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The Giver

The Giver

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Giver, by Lois Lowry
Review: I think that The Giver, by Lois Lowry was a very good book. It showed society through the eyes of an adolescent boy who felt different from everybody else. This novel is particularly well-written in that it shows if someone feels different from society, they do not have to try to change. In The Giver, Jonas does not agree with the rest of society's views, and that is okay. Jonas does not change his personal morals and opinion, which takes great strength but is shown to be worth it in the end. Staying true to one's own beliefs is a very important lesson that is taught through this book.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Giver
Review: I think that The Giver, by Lois Lowry, is a fantastic book about a supposedly "Perfect" world which in most cases isn't always so Perfect. Some people think that with ignorance comes no pain, but the author proves how this is completely untrue.

The author shows the life of an eleven year old boy--properly called an 'Eleven' who is soon to become a 'Twelve' and find out what he is to become or"What is to become of him" He is chosen to become the Receiver of Memory, the most important and honorable role in the Community. He is to learn all secrets and memories of life including ones that are most enjoyable, and some that give the most excruciating pain.

The author describes the upside and downside of this world. The upside is that no one can make a mistake,for example; someone may choose a job they don't like,or the wrong spouse, and people may have alot of children then there would not be enough food. But you see,that doesn't happen in this world, in this world everything is chosen, or set out for you and you can't make a simple decision like: What color shirt should I wear today? Namely: the Downside.

This book is great because it made me feel the pain of ignorance, the joy of learning, and the love between a teacher and a student. This is a WONDERFUL book and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys wonderfully written books.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A wonderful piece of literature.
Review: I think that this book is fabulous. It is compelling, and shows a whole new outlook on life. it has a lot of deep points in the book, I do not reccomend this book for immature readers. If you don't have a lot of life experience, you will not understand this book.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!(never read)
Review: I think that this book is SO boring! If you get past the first chapter and like it you are just plain ODD!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Not just like eveyone else.
Review: I think that this book was excellent. It defied the usual "this happens, then this, blah blah" standard of many other books I have read. It makes you think, and I like that. I can also relate to Jonas, because, like him, I feel that I am somewhat "different". I recommend this book to anyone who feels unique or like there is a bigger, better place out there.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Entertaining
Review: I think that this is a great book, if you like to let your mind wonder a little and explore possibilities of the future of civiliazation. The writer keeps you into the book even without action and adventure like qualities it gets you hooked like one.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Jonas is assigned to be the new reciever of memory
Review: I think that this story was very weird. It was exciting too. I liked it because in the beginning it makes you want to read more. It also confuses you. From one through five I rate it a four because it could of had a better ending. The ending was very boring and not exciting at all. I thought that it was going to have a better ending. Other than the ending, it was very cool. In some parts of the book it leaves you in suspense and makes you want to read more. My favorite part was when Jonas is assigned his assignment and goes for his training to the annex room. When he receives pain and happiness. Also when he discovers things. This is my review and opinion on the book called "The Giver" by: Lois Lowry.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: great book
Review: I think that this was a great book. It kept me on the edge of my seat. When the giver gives Joanas the memory of Joanas sliding down a hill. That was my favorite part. Joans lived id a verry plain world. Ther was no color and pretty much nothing we have today. It would have sucked to be Joanas no GOLF.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Giver
Review: I think that you will like THE GIVER. It about a kid name Jonas he live in a would were there is no violence and Jonas see things that know one can see on lee THE GIVER can see the thing he see. When you turn 12 years old you get jobs. I think that THE GIVER is one of the best books there is.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: The Book is ok!!!!!!!!
Review: I think the book is ok, in the begining it is very boring and confusing, but in the middle of thr book it gets very good.
I really hate the ending of the book..........:(


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