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The Giver (The Giver, #1)

Lois Lowry

Why we're reading this: I've been wanting to read this book for a while, I'm not sure how long, but a while.…more
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Jun 28, 2011 Lena English rated it really liked it

This was a very interesting story. I really enjoy the "big brother" aspect of these types of books, and this was no different. For some reason, I felt like the "society", or whatever, was not as controlling in this book. Maybe its because the main character was younger, and the rebellion was more subtle, or maybe its how organized it all was. Cause come on, the "controlling force" was pretty darn controlling. It had just been doing it for so, soooo long, that no one even remember when the change ...more

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Apr 10, 2009 Jessica (Books: A true story) rated it really liked it

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The world reminded me a lot of Matched. I'm glad I read it as an adult. It might have gone over my head if I'd read it in middle school. It was pretty deep. I'm still thinking about it. To be honest, I'm trying to figure out what happened at the end.

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Feb 21, 2008 Karen rated it really liked it

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This is why I reread. I feel like rereading is a lost art. As you grow and change, so do your perceptions.

The first time I read this book, I hated it. But to be honest, it's been so long, I don't really remember why I didn't like it. I read it in 7th grade. I don't remember reading a whole lot I enjoyed in middle school, though. Maybe I was just perpetually annoyed.

Whatever the reason, I'm glad I tried it again. This time, I found it simple but enjoyable. The plot is this: futuristic society (o ...more

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