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I read this book as a kid and really liked it.
I re-read this book because I discovered it's actually the first in a series I never knew about so I had to refresh my memory before starting book two.
Upon re-reading this book as an adult I can clearly see it's simplistic nature, but that is to be expected for the audience it was written to. I still very much enjoyed the book and it's thought provoking premise of whether choices and individuality are worth the consequences.
Although I must admit this ...more
I re-read this book because I discovered it's actually the first in a series I never knew about so I had to refresh my memory before starting book two.
Upon re-reading this book as an adult I can clearly see it's simplistic nature, but that is to be expected for the audience it was written to. I still very much enjoyed the book and it's thought provoking premise of whether choices and individuality are worth the consequences.
Although I must admit this ...more
I've always thought this book was amazing. What really stood out to me this time as I read it, was the importance of learning through history. I liked this quote by the Giver when he is talking about memories he says, "I re-experience them again and again. It is how wisdom comes. And how we shape our future." Also...
Every time I read this book the ending changes for me. How many books are that good? ...more
Every time I read this book the ending changes for me. How many books are that good? ...more
I have read this book at least four times. It is set in the future in a society where people have given up freedom of choice, even things as simple as color or food, in order to avoid discomfort or strife of any kind. One boy, Jonas, is asked to become the next “Giver,” or keeper of memories. He discovers that his society isn’t the utopia it was meant to be. Great book for a book discussion group. It really makes you think--and the ending is open to interpretation.
I bought this at a garage sale awhile back and now that my book club is reading it, I have the perfect excuse to read it! I'm looking forward to this one.
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This was the second time I read this book
4/2014: Here we go again! Reading it for the 3rd time!
I well-written book is always a joy to reread!
4/2014: Here we go again! Reading it for the 3rd time!
I well-written book is always a joy to reread!
One of my favorite books. I had to read this for a college class and write a paper on the many meanings. It is a great easy read.
I read this book when I was teaching 4th graders. I did not enjoy it and felt it was too dark for elementary school students.
One of my childhood favorites, I could read it over and over.
Very interesting book. This book really makes you think!
Mar 14, 2008
Wendy
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