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A review by martuchi
The Giver by Lois Lowry
dark
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It’s a good read, to say the least. “The Giver” is usually your well-known dystopia, but nonetheless, it’s greater than others.
It has a strong message about individuality, and it was so sad most of the times. I did not cry, however, (probably because I read traveling on public transport) even if the melancholy inside my heart right now is HUGE.
The ending, though, as many other novels I’ve read before, has left me quite disappointed. It gives you a sense of hope about Jonas’ future life, yet it didn’t fulfill my need of… something else (?)
Anyway, beautiful book. Really recommended.
It has a strong message about individuality, and it was so sad most of the times. I did not cry, however, (probably because I read traveling on public transport) even if the melancholy inside my heart right now is HUGE.
The ending, though, as many other novels I’ve read before, has left me quite disappointed. It gives you a sense of hope about Jonas’ future life, yet it didn’t fulfill my need of… something else (?)
Anyway, beautiful book. Really recommended.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death