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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
No
In the World of the Giver, every noun is Capitalized to emphasize the Poignancy of It all, which makes "The Giver" feel very YA Novel. But if it didn't quite hold up to my memory of reading it the first time (c. 1993), it's not the book's fault: it was one of the original dystopias of its kind (not counting classic sci fi, which has known since it appeared as a genre in the early part of the 20th century [or whenever] that humanity is doomed ), inspiring a whole slew of teenagers-after-the-capital-W-War books, so I think a lot of what felt derivative here was actually unique, for its time.
Could have been a 3.5, but the lack of a concrete finale bumps it down to 3 stars.
I found myself more interested in the dystopian world and it’s history rather than the morals and themes expressed, so the ending was unfortunately underwhelming for me. I won’t knock it down too much since it’s clearly meant for children, and feels like a modern take on themes derived from Brave New World, which I enjoyed, and 1984.
I found myself more interested in the dystopian world and it’s history rather than the morals and themes expressed, so the ending was unfortunately underwhelming for me. I won’t knock it down too much since it’s clearly meant for children, and feels like a modern take on themes derived from Brave New World, which I enjoyed, and 1984.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
dark
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
fast-paced
Really like the dystopian feeling to this book, and how similar the premise of being given a job was to the 'City of Ember'. Kind of wish I read this a few years ago but I do believe it is valuable to read at any age.
It was okay... i started to read the next book but the start was REALLY boring. SORRY i probably shouldve gave it more of a chance, but I didnt sooooo OOPS... The book was good i just wish it was in Jonas' point of view in the next book the entire time, maybe it goes into his point of view later and i didnt know, ANYWAYS i just thought it was pretty good