Reviews

The Giver by Lois Lowry

theemeraldgirl23's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring tense

4.0

gebie's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

darth_vader's review against another edition

4.0

Many years ago I read this. I could slightly remember that I enjoyed it though I couldn’t remember the plot. I so enjoyed how this story unfolded. Easy to read, doesn’t waste words and chapters.
A story of a utopian society where people have limited choices. I thought as I read this, how would todays society be if we didn’t have choices? Worth the short read.

blackveggie's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

jenniferlv84's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious sad fast-paced

5.0

mbergman's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

pale_faced_fear's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

pantslint's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Revisiting a book you analyzed so much in your academic career is like visiting an old friend. I appreciate The Giver so much more now as an adult, after having lived a little more of my life. The gravity of certain themes settles more deeply: free will, censorship, structures of labor, family dynamics, etc. I can see why it's an assigned reading for many high school students. It's quite short and easy to read, but is so complex.
Also, I didn't know there were so many sequels! Excited to read those too.

hansje501's review against another edition

emotional inspiring mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

scrissle's review against another edition

emotional inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

All time favorite book. Captivating every time I read it.