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lauracadcock 's review for:
The Giver (Graphic Novel)
by Lois Lowry
This book was a beautiful retelling of the children's classic The Giver. It's been many years since I last read this book in grade school, but I remember this tale being impactful at the time. It was no less so as an adult and feels especially relevant these days.
The story has been summarized many times so I won't retread that ground. I will just say I feel like this story is one for the ages. It is a warning for society. Differences, although sometimes difficult, are something to be celebrated. When we sacrifice everything for safety, we create a gray world with no light or love.
The graphic novel medium was a great re-telling of this book. The illustrations really bring the story to life with the best part being how the illustrator slowly added in color as Jonas began seeing them.
I highly recommend this version of The Giver. I also am now inspired to read more classics in graphic novel form. It's such a unique way to tell a story and I'm glad it's gaining in popularity.
The story has been summarized many times so I won't retread that ground. I will just say I feel like this story is one for the ages. It is a warning for society. Differences, although sometimes difficult, are something to be celebrated. When we sacrifice everything for safety, we create a gray world with no light or love.
The graphic novel medium was a great re-telling of this book. The illustrations really bring the story to life with the best part being how the illustrator slowly added in color as Jonas began seeing them.
I highly recommend this version of The Giver. I also am now inspired to read more classics in graphic novel form. It's such a unique way to tell a story and I'm glad it's gaining in popularity.