Samm asked Lois Lowry:

I think The Giver is a great book and could have been a great movie. Apparently you approve of this adaptation? Do you not think it would have been a success without adding unnecessary action? There are plenty of good films out there that are successful without being in the Action genre.

Lois Lowry No, actually, if it had adhered exactly to the book, it would not have been a successful movie. Much of the book happens inside Jonas' thought. A movie has to be visual. The audience has to see things happen. It's a tough job, adaptation.

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Since several of your books have had both terrific success and critical acclaim, is it difficult to write a new one without comparing it (and its success) to your other books? Thank you.

Caleb Norman asked Lois Lowry:

How long did it take you to create and develope the characters and setting in the Giver?

Susan Meier asked Lois Lowry:

Is there a religious influence on your work, especially the Giver?

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I think The Giver is a great book and could have been a great movie. Apparently you approve of this adaptation? Do you not think it would have been a success without adding unnecessary action? There are plenty of good films out there that are successful without being in the Action genre.

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Since several of your books have had both terrific success and critical acclaim, is it difficult to write a new one without comparing it (and its success) to your other books? Thank you.

How long did it take you to create and develope the characters and setting in the Giver?

Is there a religious influence on your work, especially the Giver?

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