The Giver (The Giver Quartet #1)

Reader reviewed by Bettina

Jonas lives in a community that is "perfect." Everthing in his community goes "right" and is under control. Several emotions like pain and love are not felt. But when Jonas turns 12 years old, he is assigned to be "Receiver of Memory." He learns what feelings like pain, love, family and also gets the ability to see in color. He sees that his community isn't "perfect." The Giver and Jonas devises a plan for Jonas to escape with Gabriel, a baby boy that Jonas and his family are taking care of. Gabriel was scheduled to be "released" and Jonas wants to save the young boy. But will they make it?

Reader reviewed by Charley

I loved this book it was a strange way to look at live though I mean it really made us be thankful for what we have now. There were some supprises and good parts but other conffusing and sad parts but over all I think it was a good book.

Reader reviewed by Jasmine

Cunning, witty, and skillful is the manner in which The Giver is written. The Giver opens up new horizons, and another level of thinking. The book has all characteristics of a drama, action, and love story. Jonas, as the main character, has good morals and ethics.

His character intrigues the readers throughout the book. Jonas proves to the readers that he is humane and very much, so is a humanist. Unlike the people of the community he shows that he holds the power of feelings, whether it is love, pain, or fear. The community showed abhorrence to the thought of memories. Even though Jonas abandoned his community, it was shown through courage rather than fear.

The book is well written, but the ending does not correspond with the beginning chapters. The last chapters seem to be rushed and leave the readers in a confused state, causing controversy over the ending. Overall the book is admired and always will be.

Reader reviewed by Jasmine

Cunning, witty, and skillful is the manner in which The Giver is written. The Giver opens up new horizons, and another level of thinking. The book has all characteristics of a drama, action, and love story. Jonas, as the main character, has good morals and ethics.

His character intrigues the readers throughout the book. Jonas proves to the readers that he is humane and very much, so is a humanist. Unlike the people of the community he shows that he holds the power of feelings, whether it is love, pain, or fear. The community showed abhorrence to the thought of memories. Even though Jonas abandoned his community, it was shown through courage rather than fear.

The book is well written, but the ending does not correspond with the beginning chapters. The last chapters seem to be rushed and leave the readers in a confused state, causing controversy over the ending. Overall the book is admired and always will be.