A review by just2sadie
The Giver by Lois Lowry

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Really great book for a long car ride! I love dystopian novels, and this one is a great snapshot into a theoretical utopian society with precise rules and regulations to keep the society progressing forward with little to no crime, no famine, no sour spots of any kind. Each person gains different permissions at each age, and we follow our protagonist,Jonas, a 12 year old in this society, as he receives his permission to train for his role (job) in the society. It’s a shorter book that I believe is assigned to 7th graders. It is age appropriate and they can relate to the protagonist in being of similar age. The book continually makes new revelations in the plot, which would keep anyone reading entertained. I would recommend this book for anyone to read.
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