Author: Lois
Lowry
Title: The Giver
Description: This
is another book that I feel like I’m the last person in the world to read. If
there is someone who hasn’t read it, though, it’s a Newbery Prize-winning (i.e.
YA) book about a boy named Jonas who lives in a society where everything is
well-regulated. Babies are born to birthmothers, then placed with families;
every family gets one boy and one girl. When they are twelve, children are
given their life’s calling, but Jonas’ doesn’t get what he expects on that day.
Plot: For a YA
book, the plot’s nicely done. That is, it’s not as complex as I’d expect in an
adult book, but it works.
Characters: The
two main characters are Jonas and the Giver; both are beautifully written.
Writing style: Lyrical,
yet spare. I had lots of mental pictures as I read this book. And I was
fascinated by the setup of the society. I would have loved to read more about
it.
Audience: Anyone
from about twelve and up.
Wrap-up: I
shouldn’t have waited so long to read this one. I would have loved it as a kid
(and I’m pretty sure it was around then, or pretty close). As it is, I still
liked it very much. 5/5*
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