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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Age Range: 10 years and up
  • Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks; New Ed edition (6 April 2017)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007263511
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007263516
  • Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 12.7 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (258 customer reviews)
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"The Giver, a powerful and provocative novel, is sure to keep older children reading and thinking." New York Times

“Lowry is once again in top form – raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers."
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5.0 out of 5 starsComing of age in a dystopian world
By Adam Frankenberg on 23 Aug. 2014
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Step by step Lois Lowry draws you into Jonas' world that of his family who live somewhere in the world, simply referred to as the community, sometime in the (distant?) future. Jonas is approaching the ceremony of the twelves where children start to become adults and the role in the community is chosen.
As we learn more and more about the society in which Jonas lives it because increasingly dark and troubling more and more of a dystopia rather than a utopia.

As this is a book for young adults the language is simple and the book itself is reactively short. This does not mean that the book itself is either simply of lightweight. It ask profound question about our own society and indeed all societies. I would highly recommend it to any Young adult, maybe over the age of thirteen as some of the ideas raised I would also say that any adult reader would probably find lots in it to make them think. And it is certainly an engaging read.

I found Jonas' voice utterly realistic though out that the subtle way in which he starts to see the word differently is beautifully conveyed.
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3.0 out of 5 starsAn entertaining read that I'd recommend to other fans of dystopia.
By Jack Cork on 1 Sept. 2015
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3.5/5

Thoughts:
1. I instantly connected with Jonah and found him likeable. His situation as the Receiver of Memory made him unique, and he stood out over the other characters (though that is to be expected of a protagonist).
2. The concept of "Sameness" was so unique, and not something I've seen before. The way it affected society was fascinating, though I do feel like some parts could have been taken further in relation to some of the side characters.
3. Some interesting themes, particularly the stuff about language generalisations and how Jonah considered the words he was using. Definitely a reminder not to generalise the words you're using!
4. Overall it was definitely entertaining, but if I think back, I'm not sure if it "wowed" me as much as I was hoping. I just expected something more - I don't know what it is, but I didn't find a magical spark with this and I'm not sure if all parts of it are as memorable as other dystopia books I've read, though it was a good book.
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5.0 out of 5 starsPoignant Tale about the Loss of Innocence
By D.Elliott on 7 Aug. 2014
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The tag on the front of my book reads, 'seeing the flaws in the perfect world.' From the outset the reader is aware of one huge flaw that permeates Jonas's world. However, what is surprising is how Lowry deals with Jonas's realisation of this flaw. It isn't Jonas's shock or revulsion that is surprising, because that is expected: what is well executed by Lowry and surprisingly eerie is the other citizens' lack of awareness and eerily detached attitudes.

I've rated 'The Giver' five stars because it is clearly a child's book; I would rate at 4 stars if it was marketed at adults and that is because I felt their was SO MUCH potential to expand on the science fiction elements within the novel but I do appreciate these elements can be difficult for children comprehend. I recognise that fantasy, rather than science fiction, is more appropriate for the readership and know I would have LOVED this book if I'd found in young teenage years.

The ending also seemed rushed; Jonas's realisation of the horrors in his flawed world, the climatic point in the story arc, is closely followed by an ending. I would have enjoyed a more deliberated denouement I suppose. Nevertheless, I did still enjoy this book. There is plenty to recommend it and I cannot say it didn't keep me engaged because it did. Throughout I enjoyed being immersed in Jonas's world and learning about its structures and rules; I also felt for the central character, Jonas's, as the narrative unfolded the ending of childhood. For me 'The Giver' was a particularly poignant tale about the loss of innocence.
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4.0 out of 5 starsGreat plot, too short!
By Emma shepherd on 6 July 2016
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I thought the premise and plot for this book was superb. The author clearly knew exactly how to keep the reader reading, I couldn't put it down! I read this book in under an hour. I am a very fast reader (annoyingly) but I felt that it was far too short and there could have been a lot more description within the story. I wish it had explained more of the year that Jonas had spent training. When it said 'it had almost been a year since the last ceremony' I felt as it had been a few days worth of plot so that was a real let down. The ending wasn't exactly a cliffhanger but I am looking forward to reading the second!
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis is one of my favourite books
By Gabe on 10 Sept. 2014
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I think as well as being a good story it gives some good issues about how much control a government should have and whether this we define as bad actually are. It could your in with our current reality when personal privacy and choice is becoming less of a right and when there is talk (just heard on the telly today) of a new theory being tested that could enable traumatic memories to be wiped from our minds or memories we aren't aware of could be revieled to us.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA very interesting read
By Sam on 25 Nov. 2014
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What an interesting book! I am older than a young adult but all the same I enjoyed reading this book very much. It raises interesting questions, it is easy to read and flows along well. I wish there were a follow up to this story. I want to know what happened to all the characters, how they coped. I had a look at the other books in the series but they addressed a different issue. However I understand, from the other reviews, that it all comes together at the end.
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