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The Giver
Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of 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 is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back. more
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02:52Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6)
A great story full of action This is by far one of the best harry potter books in the series
03:29Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5)
This book is one of the best Harry Potter books Full of action and a lot more
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I review Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. It's an excellent book to start the...
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- Posted: Sep-13-2009
An Adult Point Of View
Having just read The Giver by Lois Lowry, I can see why she won the prestigious Newbery Medal for this excellent tale about a futuristic, utopian(?) society, one which produces conditions of conformity, sameness and, as a result of strict adherence to the Community's Set of Rules, a society where...
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- Posted: Sep-12-2009
The Knowledge to Give
Lowry scores my highest mark for THE GIVER: a capital A for AWESOME. THE GIVER appeals to my deepest being, going into emotional depths where I'm most aware, where I experience anger, sadness, and fear but also enjoyment, surprise, and love. Not only that but it stimulates and informs my...
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- Posted: Sep-04-2009
Great book, bad assignment
This is one of my all-time favorite books. I read it as an adolescent, and later in high school as required reading. As an adult, I once overheard some mothers talking about The Giver. I said "Oh, I love that book!" and immediately realized they did not. In their view, it was a horrible piece of...
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- Posted: Aug-20-2009
Newberry for this?
I don't understand what's the big deal about this book. Having read tons of scifi, I expected more from a Newberry winner. What I got was a rehash of The Lottery, with the typical utopian society so immersed in its own sickness it can't see straight. This book is all right for younger audiences,...
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- Posted: Aug-16-2009
A Story So Well Written I'm Grieving Now That It's Over!
I just finished listening to The Giver moments ago. I looked to if there is a sequel, and since there is none, it makes my feelings of grief all that more powerful! I listen to recorded books almost on a daily basis, for years, while driving. This is absolutely among my favorite top ten. Beside a...
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- Posted: Jul-24-2009
So how should we live?
This story is set many generations in the future. The world described is in some ways like our own, but in many ways different. Jonas, the hero of the story, lives in a commune where life seems ideal. Each person has his place in the group and knows exactly what is expected of him. What is...
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- Posted: Jul-12-2009
Excellent, haunting, from a mom's perspective...
Just wanted to add my perspective as a mom. Save this book for older children (grade 8 and above) due to content, and because they'll get more out of it. This book appeals equally to adults, and to anyone who enjoys reading about societies that are different from ours (whether futuristic or...
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- Posted: Jul-10-2009
Brilliant Novel
In The Giver, the world is a dystopia where people live apparently in harmony and sameness. The irony in the normalcy is that although there is no war, hatred, or fear, this community is also devoid of feeling, emotion, color or love. People, although polite, are well-trained mechanisms that live...
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- Posted: Jul-06-2009
Easy reader and very enjoyable book
This book is one I read before a few years ago and wanted to buy it to read again. It's easy and quick reader but so enjoyable to read. I would recomend you to read this book.
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- Posted: Jun-28-2009
Just As Haunting As It Was 14 Years Ago...
I first read this book in 1995 when I was a 15 year old high school freshman. It was required reading for my English class, and while I've always been an avid reader, I HATED the stuff they made us read in class. 'The Giver' however, proved to be different. I blew threw the entire book in two...
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