A review by arrr
The Giver by Lois Lowry

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Thoughtful utopia/dystopia asks what else gets lost when we choose to avoid pain. Told through the eyes of a pre-teen boy, this story might break your heart and give you hope.