The giver

This is a fascinating dystopian novel which predates such series as The Hunger Games, Matched, and Divergent. In contrast to those series, The Giver emphasizes conflict between characters and psychological drama instead of focusing on action scenes.

This book is one of my favorite young adult books of all time. I've read it several times, and even as an adult, I find things that surprise me or move me in different ways. It's a great way to introduce younger readers to the concept of dystopian societies and also the ideas of individuality, the importance of memory, and even why pain is necessary in life. I've heard there are talks to make this into a movie, and I couldn't be more excited!

This incredible book may be geared towards younger students (think 5th grade), but the themes resonate with a much older crowd. I have read this book several times, and I am constantly amazing that it hasn't lost its potency. Take the hour (or so) and read it.

I've read this book multiple times. It's still just as good every time I read it. It's easy to follow, and fun to read. A great and imaginative story.

'The Giver' is a really fast read. It moves at a great pace with no dull parts. I wish it could have been more adult!

I can see why many, many schools took this book off of their shelves. The community in which the main characters read is rather communist-like, as they are all 'the same.' However, read on and you found this intricately woven tale by Lois Lowry who must have an incredible imagination to right a story like this.

If you like books about courage, and a little bit of love, then you should read this book.

This is absolutely one of my favorite books. Even as an adult, I read this book at least once a year. I recommend it to anyone. It's beautifully told and imparts a message about what kind of a life is worth living.

This book is really great because it makes you think about it. A boy living in an all-perfect world, nothing is revealed, everything is completely by the rules. Jonas wants to escape this world and the disasters it secretly creates.

This book is nice

This book takes a look at the rarely-mentioned, but often considered human desire to make everyone the same, and what we would gain and give up in the process. A good primer for books like 1984.

This book is really good! A world, where there is no trouble, and everything is absolutely perfect. A young boy named Jonas turns twelve, and is given the job as...The Receiver. A great tale about what's real, and what's not. A good book for book groups and classrooms too!