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A review by thebookfetishist
The Giver by Lois Lowry
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Objectively speaking, a very well written book, it's just that I subjectively did not enjoy it much. Just not my type of book. Still, a classic that should absolutely be given a try, because of its many important lessons and reflective food's for thought.
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Confinement, and Gaslighting