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The Giver

By Luis Lowry

 The Giver takes place sometime in the future. We learn that color and weather do not exist, and sameness is critical. Jonas is a boy who is in the eleven group, and he is anxious about the upcoming ceremony. Once he is a twelve, he will get his assignment; the assignment will decide where he will work for his adult life. "What's important is the preparation for adult life, and the training you'll receive in your Assignment."

 At the ceremony, Jonas is stunned to receive one of the highest honors of all. He goes to his training the next day and realizes that what he is going to do will cause pain and it will be difficult. As the receiver of memories, Jonas learns of many new concepts, including pain, love and weather. The giver is always teaching him of new ideas that confuse Jonas greatly.

 The giver and Jonas soon realize that something must be done, the community lives in a world with no love, choices, or freedom. Actions are taken because of convenience, and many dont know a world with real pain. Drastic measures are taken to ensure the changes that Jonas is about to make are secure.

 I enjoyed the book The Giver because of many reasons. I found Jonass community very interesting, and I found myself thinking, Could that possibly happen in the future? The Giver made me think because I often found myself wondering, What would I do in this situation. I could relate with Jonas, because after being exposed to all of the memories, I would want everyone to feel and understand them too. I truly enjoyed this book, and recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good read!