Author - Lois Lowry
Publisher - Dell, 1993.
Page #'s - 180
Rating - 5/5
The Giver is a science fiction tale about conformity. It takes place in the future and people do not know about pain and suffering. When a child turns twelve, they are given a job in the community. Jonas, the main character, is given the job of Receiver. It is a very mysterious and honored position. He discovers that his job is to keep the memories. Some are great like sunshine, and others painful like war. In the end, he makes a plan with the Giver to make the community share in the memories, even though it may be painful.
This tale is one of my all time favorites. The community that Lois Lowry has created is fascinating. It shows how conformity can be comfortable but detrimental as well. The story shows how a world without love and pain can be empty and boring. The story keeps you reading for more and makes one think about the deeper meaning. This is an excellent book. It has been a challenged book, but I think it is still appropriate for young readers.
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