At first I seriously thought this book was about Santa Claus, judging by the title and old man on the cover. Anyways, this book is not about Santa, but about a town that lives a colorless, thoughtless, sameness community. A boy named Jonas is chosen to become the Receiver of Memory, apprentice to the Giver. The Giver is the only person in the community who can see color, think his own thoughts, and has memories of everything.
Through the course of a year of training under the Giver, Jonas learns that his father's job is to "release", or kill infants that don't meet the requirements of other babies in the community. Well this freaks Jonas out, and he decides to take a baby scheduled for release(who has happened to live with him for a whole year) named Gabriel. As he wanders outside the community he stumbles upon another community celebrating Christmas.
I absolutely think that this is one of the most spectacular books I've ever read. It's not much of an action or thriller, which I usually read. This book is more touching, and it leaves you thinking hard, which I love. I also liked how the book got me so involved. I felt the need to be with Jonas, and help him through his hard life. This book has definitely reached my top favorites.
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i read this book in sixth grade it was really good. Good choice and good review!
i have always wanted to read this book and your review just made me want to read it even more! :)
Spiffy reveiw.
And word of advice... if you liked this one consider reading the others in teh series... "Gathering Blue" and then "The Messanger." They are pretty good too. And what was your favorite part?
Spiffy reveiw.
And word of advice... if you liked this one consider reading the others in teh series... "Gathering Blue" and then "The Messanger." They are pretty good too. And what was your favorite part?
So does he kill Gabriel or does he save him?
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