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The Giver (The Giver, #1)

Lois Lowry

Start date: December 1, 2014

Finish date: December 31, 2014

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Aug 23, 2015 Raquel V rated it really liked it

I saw the movie before I read the book, so I already knew what to expect, right? Not really! This was a great book, but quite different from the movie. (I really liked the movie too, but then again, I'm much easier to please when it comes to movies than when it comes to books). For starters, there is not much romance at all, so if you saw the movie you'll know much of it was fabricated.

But back to the book: This was the true dystopian (middle grade) classic I was promised - not overwhelming, but ...more

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Sep 03, 2024 Hanna Rybchynska rated it really liked it

Shelves: from-library, dystopia

As a huge fan of dystopian stories, The Giver had been sitting on my TBR for ages—ever since I watched the movie back in 2020. Honestly, I’m surprised to say this, but I actually liked the movie more! The concept and dystopian setting were fantastic, but the book itself felt a bit... unfinished. The story is short and almost “experimental,” which left me feeling like it didn’t fully live up to its potential. It’s like getting a taste of an amazing dish but not quite the full meal. Still, the pre ...more

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Jun 29, 2012 Ana Campanha rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Almost a 5 stars! I just can't quite accept the ending. Not that I'm against open endings but the way it happened it was just cruel. (view spoiler)
Besides that, the story was wonderful and I wanted to know more about that dystopia. ...more

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