The Giver by Lois Lowry

The Giver

The Giver #1

Lois Lowry with Ron Rifkin (Narrator)

4 hours, 48 minutes first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction dystopian young adult emotional reflective medium-paced
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Read by Ron Rifkin4 hours, 48 minutes4 CD's December is the time of the annual Ceremony at which each twelve-year-old receives a life assignment determined by the Elders. Jonas watches his friend Fiona named Caretaker of the Old and his cheerful p...

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Moods

reflective 63%
emotional 53%
mysterious 42%
adventurous 35%
dark 34%
hopeful 31%
challenging 27%
sad 27%
inspiring 23%
tense 23%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 43%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 29% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.06

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