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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 liked this book but really would have like this book more if the author wouldn't have ended so abruptly. At least that's what I thought. I think she started to talk about the importance of agency but didn't take it to the next level like she could have.
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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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I might be willing to rate this book higher if someone could explain the ending to me.... I finished the book on the airplane and then left it there.
I love most of the books by this author, my kids read this in 6th grade, kind of deep!
I love all the gospel parallels. I think of this book sometimes.
Very interesting book. This book really makes you think!
Mar 14, 2008
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Jun 23, 2008
Jamie Duncan
marked it as to-read
