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The Giver
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April 1, 2021
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April 30, 2021
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New School Classics- 1915-2005
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Oct 09, 2016 rated it it was amazing
I am usually a late reader in many aspects. Popular books are ones I read years after they are released. This is usually because I hate the hype of any book so I wait until I’m reading it for pleasure and not for what the critics want. This is the case with The Giver.

After I saw the movie, I had to read the book. While there were many differences, they were understandable in bringing the book to the screen. I found it well done on both accounts.

The characters are outstanding. They have you in th
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