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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
(4.5)
I have always really liked the story. It is fascinating re-reading it now in graphic novel form as, of course, some things are not left up to your own imagination.
Reading this as a parent and a person that has read parenting books as well as blogs, the family dynamic in this book and the things that they do with the dream telling and the feelings talk is kind of freaky because it's what we're encouraged to do now with our kids.
I have always really liked the story. It is fascinating re-reading it now in graphic novel form as, of course, some things are not left up to your own imagination.
Reading this as a parent and a person that has read parenting books as well as blogs, the family dynamic in this book and the things that they do with the dream telling and the feelings talk is kind of freaky because it's what we're encouraged to do now with our kids.
Okay, so I have read "The Giver" before, and I really liked it, and when I had found out that a graphic novel version of it had come out I was like, I need to read this. So, I finally found it and finished it in one night! I thought that this was a really good graphic novel of a novel and I definitely recommend this. Also, it was pretty similar to the book so I remembered a lot from it since I read the novel version two years ago. Overall 5 STARS!!
Disclaimer: This book was sent to me by the publisher, via Edelweiss+, for an honest review.
Opinion:
I can picture it so clearly as if it were yesterday.
I was sitting in class, a wee youngster at the time.
A black book with an old man on the cover was dropped on my rickety desk; assigned reading for the semester. Audible groans and grumblings of “this looks boring” and “dude, come on. Something from this century, PLEASE” were heard throughout the room.
The story of a young boy was given to us with a cover so wise beyond our years, with words so eloquently written, that it almost felt too much for our wandering minds to grasp. A book we appreciated and grew to love, but one that still left a dryness across our eyes.
If ONLY we had been given this beautiful version.
You all know the story of young Jonas and his path to becoming the Receiver of Memory. Living in a place where color does not exist, and the memory of it is not taught. But when he is given his Life Assignment, he is given a job unlike his friends. He is to be the Receiver of Memory, the one who holds all the memories of the world, including those with color. So ensues Jonas’s journey to learning about the world, one filled with happiness and pain, sadness and elation. This version of The Giver pulls in readers of all ages and gives them beautifully illustrated images of Jonas’ story.
This graphic novel is AMAZING.
I honestly didn’t know how much I needed a graphic novel version of The Giver, until now. These illustrations are BEAUTIFUL and perfectly portray this story. Not only is it a great version for all us who had read this in school or when we were kids, but it is a FANTASTIC way to get the younger audiences and newer generations interested! I feel SO lucky that we were given a movie, and now this! The story is the same, but naturally, not every word from the original was transcribed to this rendition. This form of The Giver is much more direct with its delivery of the story, thanks to the illustrations being able to shorten the originals descriptions of scenery.
Instead of the reader having to imagine Jonas learning about colors and the world, they get to SEE it happening as they read. It’s a movie and a book in one! I think all ages can enjoy this adaptation of the classic novel by Lois Lowry, but I feel that it might end up targeting a younger audience overall. Due to the writing being shortened to accommodate the illustrations, it seems that some of the more dark and somber moments from this book are reduced. The reader can see the emotion from the illustrations, but it definitely doesn’t have that gut-wrenching effect that the original has.
Some things from the original were shortened, like Jonas’s big escape with the baby and some of the moments with the current Receiver of Memory. I also found it interesting that the illustrations only portrayed moments of full color for Jonas when he was receiving a memory, or when he had left. I would have expected him to have full color before then, but really, I suppose it doesn’t matter!
In comparison to the original form of The Giver, I found this graphic novel to be breathtaking and VERY enjoyable. As a long-time lover of this book, I was hit with a rush of nostalgia and happiness while reading. This version is truly a masterpiece and will be a great interpretation for younger audiences. I cannot WAIT to get this in a print version.
Opinion:
I can picture it so clearly as if it were yesterday.
I was sitting in class, a wee youngster at the time.
A black book with an old man on the cover was dropped on my rickety desk; assigned reading for the semester. Audible groans and grumblings of “this looks boring” and “dude, come on. Something from this century, PLEASE” were heard throughout the room.
The story of a young boy was given to us with a cover so wise beyond our years, with words so eloquently written, that it almost felt too much for our wandering minds to grasp. A book we appreciated and grew to love, but one that still left a dryness across our eyes.
If ONLY we had been given this beautiful version.
You all know the story of young Jonas and his path to becoming the Receiver of Memory. Living in a place where color does not exist, and the memory of it is not taught. But when he is given his Life Assignment, he is given a job unlike his friends. He is to be the Receiver of Memory, the one who holds all the memories of the world, including those with color. So ensues Jonas’s journey to learning about the world, one filled with happiness and pain, sadness and elation. This version of The Giver pulls in readers of all ages and gives them beautifully illustrated images of Jonas’ story.
This graphic novel is AMAZING.
I honestly didn’t know how much I needed a graphic novel version of The Giver, until now. These illustrations are BEAUTIFUL and perfectly portray this story. Not only is it a great version for all us who had read this in school or when we were kids, but it is a FANTASTIC way to get the younger audiences and newer generations interested! I feel SO lucky that we were given a movie, and now this! The story is the same, but naturally, not every word from the original was transcribed to this rendition. This form of The Giver is much more direct with its delivery of the story, thanks to the illustrations being able to shorten the originals descriptions of scenery.
Instead of the reader having to imagine Jonas learning about colors and the world, they get to SEE it happening as they read. It’s a movie and a book in one! I think all ages can enjoy this adaptation of the classic novel by Lois Lowry, but I feel that it might end up targeting a younger audience overall. Due to the writing being shortened to accommodate the illustrations, it seems that some of the more dark and somber moments from this book are reduced. The reader can see the emotion from the illustrations, but it definitely doesn’t have that gut-wrenching effect that the original has.
Some things from the original were shortened, like Jonas’s big escape with the baby and some of the moments with the current Receiver of Memory. I also found it interesting that the illustrations only portrayed moments of full color for Jonas when he was receiving a memory, or when he had left. I would have expected him to have full color before then, but really, I suppose it doesn’t matter!
In comparison to the original form of The Giver, I found this graphic novel to be breathtaking and VERY enjoyable. As a long-time lover of this book, I was hit with a rush of nostalgia and happiness while reading. This version is truly a masterpiece and will be a great interpretation for younger audiences. I cannot WAIT to get this in a print version.
ramatukogus jäi näppu graafiline versioon raamatust, mida olen tegelikult mitu korda lugenud ja mida soovitasin just hiljuti vennatütrele (11 on ju okei vanus düstoopiatega alustamiseks, eks?) ja kuna selle kunstniku tööd on mulle varem meeldinud ja on alati ka hästi... originaalitruud, siis mõtlesin, et loen selles versioonis üle.
lugu endiselt seesama, 12-aastase peategelasega düstoopia, mis sobib keskmisele koolieale, aga on täiesti piisavalt diip ja ajatu ka täiskasvanu jaoks. graafiline formaat sobib selle jaoks ses mõttes eriti hästi, et enamus tegevust toimub värvideta maailmas, aga peategelane Jonas hakkab värve järk-järgult nägema ja seda on ju pildis päris mõnus edasi anda.
üllatas see, et ma ei mäletanud selle loo lõppu eriti, tähendab, päris lõppu muidugi mäletasin, aga mul ei olnud üldse meeles, kui pikalt Jonas ja Gabriel pärast kogukonnast põgenemist seiklesid, enne kui punane kelk mängu tuli. muidu kahtlustaks, et see ei olnud tekstiversioonis üldse nii, aga raamatu lõpus on intervjuu kunstnikuga, kus ta kirjeldab oma tööprotsessi (sisurikkuja: see algab sellega, et ta rebib raamatust kõik lehed välja ja paljundab nad 11'' x 17'' paberilehtedele, et oleks ümber kõvasti ruumi sirgeldada ja märkmeid teha. nutke, kõik te õukondlikud raamatuarmastajad, kelle meelest iga köide on püha:)) ja sealt tuleb ikka väga selgelt välja, et ise ta midagi juurde ei kirjutanud. nii et eks pean ise täisteksti üle lugema. aga endiselt arvan, et peategelase eas noor inimene võiks seda tüviteksti juba lugeda küll - see, et USA koolid ja lapsevanemad kipuvad seda raamatut ära keelama (sest oih, kes oleks arvanud, et düstoopilises ühiskonnas toimub ebameeldivaid asju, näiteks eutanaasia), ainult süvendab mu veendumust, et loetagu.
lugu endiselt seesama, 12-aastase peategelasega düstoopia, mis sobib keskmisele koolieale, aga on täiesti piisavalt diip ja ajatu ka täiskasvanu jaoks. graafiline formaat sobib selle jaoks ses mõttes eriti hästi, et enamus tegevust toimub värvideta maailmas, aga peategelane Jonas hakkab värve järk-järgult nägema ja seda on ju pildis päris mõnus edasi anda.
üllatas see, et ma ei mäletanud selle loo lõppu eriti, tähendab, päris lõppu muidugi mäletasin, aga mul ei olnud üldse meeles, kui pikalt Jonas ja Gabriel pärast kogukonnast põgenemist seiklesid, enne kui punane kelk mängu tuli. muidu kahtlustaks, et see ei olnud tekstiversioonis üldse nii, aga raamatu lõpus on intervjuu kunstnikuga, kus ta kirjeldab oma tööprotsessi (sisurikkuja: see algab sellega, et ta rebib raamatust kõik lehed välja ja paljundab nad 11'' x 17'' paberilehtedele, et oleks ümber kõvasti ruumi sirgeldada ja märkmeid teha. nutke, kõik te õukondlikud raamatuarmastajad, kelle meelest iga köide on püha:)) ja sealt tuleb ikka väga selgelt välja, et ise ta midagi juurde ei kirjutanud. nii et eks pean ise täisteksti üle lugema. aga endiselt arvan, et peategelase eas noor inimene võiks seda tüviteksti juba lugeda küll - see, et USA koolid ja lapsevanemad kipuvad seda raamatut ära keelama (sest oih, kes oleks arvanud, et düstoopilises ühiskonnas toimub ebameeldivaid asju, näiteks eutanaasia), ainult süvendab mu veendumust, et loetagu.
Revisiting an Old Favorite , Renewed
I read the original text in middle school and it was one of the first "school" books I truly loved. Going back and reminiscing about it while facing the deeper meaning that I had originally only scratched the surface of as a 6th grader, I am so touched and moved. I love the idea of two art forms melding together to bring this story to life, especially this story.
I read the original text in middle school and it was one of the first "school" books I truly loved. Going back and reminiscing about it while facing the deeper meaning that I had originally only scratched the surface of as a 6th grader, I am so touched and moved. I love the idea of two art forms melding together to bring this story to life, especially this story.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
reflective
fast-paced
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The Giver is a great story in any format. Its affirmation of the value of every life, and our need of the whole spectrum of life's experiences, including pain and sadness, is always relevant. The moment when Jonas realizes what "release to elsewhere" means is so poignant.
My favorite version of the story is the movie, followed by the original novel. The graphic novel adaptation is not bad, it just doesn't add very much to the existing versions. I feel that the movie does a better job of showing the introduction of color into Jonas's life. The graphic novel remains mostly black and white (blue and white, actually) for most of the story's duration, where I would have liked to see the colors gradually becoming a part of Jonas's viewpoint. However, I did like the way color was used when it appeared. The transferred memories are often presented in a monochromatic style that reminded me of old newspaper comics. Other times, the memories looked like color-tinted photographs, which is also beautiful.
Even though the Giver in this version looks nothing like Jeff Bridges, I can't help but hear his lines in Jeff Bridges's voice. :)
My favorite version of the story is the movie, followed by the original novel. The graphic novel adaptation is not bad, it just doesn't add very much to the existing versions. I feel that the movie does a better job of showing the introduction of color into Jonas's life. The graphic novel remains mostly black and white (blue and white, actually) for most of the story's duration, where I would have liked to see the colors gradually becoming a part of Jonas's viewpoint. However, I did like the way color was used when it appeared. The transferred memories are often presented in a monochromatic style that reminded me of old newspaper comics. Other times, the memories looked like color-tinted photographs, which is also beautiful.
Even though the Giver in this version looks nothing like Jeff Bridges, I can't help but hear his lines in Jeff Bridges's voice. :)