The Giver

[Boyko Ovcharov]

Yes, I agree it is a nice and enlightening book, although a bit slow at times.

[midlightangel]

This book is amazing and I absolutely love the way the ending was set up. The best part about this book is everyone views it differently. There's no set or expected perspectives

[jaymecarruthers]

I won't lie to you, I didn't read this book until my first year of teaching when I read it with my 7th graders. I thought it was a great book. It confused me a little because the second and third books in the series have NOTHING to do with the first one. Then, the final book pulls it all together, which made things a little better. This is actually a book I'd like to re-read.

[Loren-KoCam]

I first read the french version of this book in 9th grade and loved it. It was the first book of this genre of dystopian literature I ever read and it was a great introduction into this kind of reading. It was easy to understand and to follow, once you start reading it you feel the need to finish. I have yet to watch the film adaptation, I'm hoping it'll stay true to the original story.

[aikopup]

The story was very interesting but it seems like it could have been told with half the pages, which ironically enough could have been used to make the ending make more sense. Each memory was full of details, but the ending left me wanting more clarity. Some of the plot regarding "the releasing" was very predictable. I feel that in many ways, the synopsis on the jacket did as good of job telling the story as the 179 pages within.

[Bookworm16]

I was assigned to read this book years ago when I was in 4th grade and it left such a lasting impression. I felt that this book had such a great premise and this other world they lived in was so interesting to me. When they made the movie recently I was so excited to see how they brought it to light. As usual the book was ten times better but I think the did a decent job with the movie. For someone who has never read the book however I think th movie could of been a bit confusing. I think I might go back and reread the book again. And there was the three other books that followed it gathering blue, the messenger and then son.

[AvidR3ader]

This book alone is a work of art in its self. The series is even better. It ties together so many great concepts and ideas. Such a great read.

[Bryt11]

I really like dystopian/post apocalyptic stories so this one was right up my alley. I thought it was an excellent read, it was one of those books I had a hard time putting down. I also loved how each book in the series seemed so different, but were all tied together in the end.

[zero_macabre]

I read this book recently for the first time, and was completely blown away. It sucked me in and until I felt like I was watching the events instead of reading them. The ending was a little weird - I'm still not sure if it was metaphorical or not. I had no idea that it was part of a trilogy, so I'm going to read the rest!

There's actually four books in the series. I really enjoyed the book as well and I have read both the second and third books. I can't wait to get a chance to read the fourth book!

[choward150]

This book was a definite mind blower. Reading it as a child was very different, perspective wise versus reading it now. I can now see and grasp the real world concept it portrayed.

[Lustrious-Librarian]

The Giver is part of a 4 book series. The end does leave you unsure and your're really not sure how they other books in the series connect until you get to the end of book 3.

However, The Giver by Lois Lowery is one of my most favorite books of all time. It is a classic in the genre of dystopian society. It clearly outlines the age old question: Would you rather have truth and beauty or happiness and stability?

Many people (especially my students) often answer truth and beauty as soon as I ask but I tell them think - what is we gave up colors to make sure no one ever went hungry? That stops to make them think a little more,

[Genaaa]

I remember reading The Giver in grade school, or at least I think that's when I read it because I can't exactly remember. I absolutely loved the book and I've read it multiple times since then.

[PedanticAF]

I read this book in third grade and I enjoyed it so much, then I read it again in 6th grade and enjoyed it again, such an interesting take on Dystopian novels. It was one of my favorite books for years.

[Tami216-]

The Giver is so unique and really thought provoking. The theme is so multi-layered and profound and the story grips you until the last page. I was really moved by it, it defines the world on a whole different level.

[MsJMentions]

I absolutely loved this book. I'm not quite sure whose idiotic idea the new movie was though...that was worse than I expected.