The Giver
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7 stars: Good
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From the back cover: Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear or pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. the Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now it's time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.
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This dystopian novel would better be termed for young teens, than for children. It's won many awards. While I did not at all find it poor, I also didn't find it to be excellent. I saw the plot twists coming all the way through. It does leave on an open note, similar to The Handmaid's Tale: the reader can decide whether the ending is optimistic or pessimistic. Overall a very quick (couple hour) read. It is good for older kids or young teens, but I would recommend a Margaret Atwood book for an adult instead. The Giver is the first instance in a series, where other characters appear as well.
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From the back cover: Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear or pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. the Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now it's time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.
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This dystopian novel would better be termed for young teens, than for children. It's won many awards. While I did not at all find it poor, I also didn't find it to be excellent. I saw the plot twists coming all the way through. It does leave on an open note, similar to The Handmaid's Tale: the reader can decide whether the ending is optimistic or pessimistic. Overall a very quick (couple hour) read. It is good for older kids or young teens, but I would recommend a Margaret Atwood book for an adult instead. The Giver is the first instance in a series, where other characters appear as well.
Journal Entry 2 by PokPok at Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Sunday, October 12, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (10/12/2008 UTC) at Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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Gave to Secretariat at our latest meetup. Enjoy! Pokpok
Gave to Secretariat at our latest meetup. Enjoy! Pokpok
Picked up at our meetup today. I've looked at this book many times thinking I should read it. This is a perfect opportunity to do so.
An engaging read, however, I found the futuristic society a very frightening one from the standpoint of the loss of freedoms. Jonas was a sympathetic character, but I thought he was a bit too adult in his thinking pattern, especially for someone who's had no opportunity to think on his own prior to being chosen as the Receiver. The Giver was an even more sympathetic character and I was left wondering how he would handled the change in plans.
This book would be a very good one for class discussion, and I certainly recommend it on that basis.
This book would be a very good one for class discussion, and I certainly recommend it on that basis.
Journal Entry 5 by Secretariat at Panera Bread, 401 Vista Village Dr. in Vista, California USA on Saturday, January 8, 2011
Released 13 yrs ago (1/8/2011 UTC) at Panera Bread, 401 Vista Village Dr. in Vista, California USA
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Released for the 2011 Never Judge a Book By Its Cover Release Challenge, Week 1, New Year.
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