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Reader reviewed by Kim

Lois Lowry's story is an amazing look at an apparent utopian society, where everything falls under sameness. Color has been eliminated from the world, giving no racial categories. All people turn a year older at the same time, giving no one in any age group an age advantage. This is the life Jonas has lived his whole life, until his 12th birthday when it is time for him to be assigned to a job. He is assigned the highest spot, that of the reciever. In his training Jonas learns what life was like before sameness, and learns that his society isn't as perfect as it looks. Extremely well written, and gives a great look at what life would be like if everyone were the same.