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Reader reviewed by Sarah

This is one of the best books I've ever read. It takes place in the future, and the main character is a boy named Jonas. Jonas lives in a society where there is no color and no true emotions. The past is not known to anyone in the "community" and everyone has a designated mate and employment. But Jonas know the past. He has been the given the honor of being the new "Receiver of Memories." The job of the previous Receiver is to give the memories to Jonas. And with that, Jonas feels real emotions. He sees colors and knows the past. All the memories must be given to Jonas. He must carry the weight of the past. But Jonas realizes how wrong his society is and decides he must do something about it.

This was a wonderfully written book and it truly made me think about it. It may contain concepts too complex for younger kids to grasp, so I recommend this book for older kids and teenagers.