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A review by jselliot
The Giver by Lois Lowry
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Probably my first introduction to the dystopian genre, and an enduring favorite. The entire quartet is great, but the first book is arguably the best. It certainly made little-me think, and I've come back to it a few times since I first read it.
I see the movie as an alternate universe, and while it's not book-accurate, it's still entertaining for its own reasons.
I see the movie as an alternate universe, and while it's not book-accurate, it's still entertaining for its own reasons.
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Suicide
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Xenophobia, Child abuse, Gaslighting, and Violence
Minor: War, Medical content, Ableism, and Medical trauma