The Giver (The Giver Quartet #1)

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 Dawn D.

I love this book because it is exciting. When began reading i couldn't stop. it only took me a day to finish it. It's about a young boy Jonas who is about to be given a job. he is to be the "Receiver of memory", a very important job. He soon learns the real truth about the past and how it affects his present and future.

Reader reviewed by hilary

This book is awesome and should be read by all young adults. I dont care if it's banned in some schools, it's an awesome book and should be read by anyone who can read. So stop reqading this review and go read the book. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

Reader reviewed by Jamie

This book pulled me in from the start I could not wait till I had the chance to read this book again and when I was reading this book the time went by so fast!!!

Jonas lives in a perfect world where there is neither fear nor pain, and every person is given a specific role in society. When Jonas turns 12, he is selected to be the new "Giver"--the only person to hold the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Will he be able to live with the truth of these memories?

Reader reviewed by mzblonde

i also read this book for school, in grade eight. at the time, i found bits comfusing but it was very interesting to see people live in the world they loved in. it definately opened my perspective and made me see life through a different light. the ending didnt excite my too much though.

Reader reviewed by Jerrica

My 8th grade teacher assigned this book to our class. It leads to interesting discussions and it keeps the students attention. Everyone in my class loved it.

Reader reviewed by LoLo

The feeling you get when reading this book is so amazing. this book leaves u asking urself questions about wut u have just read...i give this book a bagillion (note how i use such realistic numbers) thumbs up. AMAZING AND OUTSTANDING!

Reader reviewed by Diana

The Giver is an excellent book about a boy who was chosen to become the next giver in his society. The Giver holds all the memories from the begining of creation and all the feelings that come with those memories. Everyone else in the society is not allowed to have such memories. Matty, the young boy, is sellected to become the next giver when the current one is to old and feeble to continue his duties. This book goes through Matty's training and his reaction to recieving all these memories and feelings.

This book is amazing and If you've never read it I would say go and read it today.

Reader reviewed by Erin

I first picked up the Giver recently this year as my English teacher passed out this remarkable novel. I figured it was just another "boring" school read. By the fifth chapter I was proved wrong. The Giver isn't just a school read it's a book for anyone and everyone. The Giver shows us the importance of feelings, memories, and choice. So please make the right choice and pick up this great read.

Reader reviewed by Dortha

This was an awesome story that really made me wonder if that is how it would be. The message it sends is extreamly powerfull and Jonas is a great realistic charicter. If you like this read the sequal Gathering Blue,