A review by lilawsahar
The Giver by Lois Lowry

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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? No

5.0

I remember reading this for the first time in 7th grade and being mesmerized. How could a society agree to get rid of color, feelings, and make everything the same? Who would agree to that? But on the flip side, what right does Jonas and the Giver have to choose that the collective group should get these memories back? I understand that these are memories too strong to be held by one person, but who are they to decide to change the way of the whole community without the community's consent? Just a question, I had this second time around. 
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