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The Giver #1

Lois Lowry with Linn Øverås

163 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction classics dystopian young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Twelve-year-old Jonas lives in a seemingly ideal world. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver does he begin to understand the dark secrets behind this fragile community.1994 Newbery Medal winner. Twelve-year-old Jonas lives in ...

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Moods

reflective 63%
emotional 51%
mysterious 43%
adventurous 36%
dark 35%
hopeful 30%
challenging 26%
sad 26%
inspiring 23%
tense 23%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 41%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 28% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.05

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