The Giver
by Lois Lowry
Taste attributes: science fictionteendramafresh & originalimaginaryemotive & stirringcoming of agesocial commentaryrescue/escape/jeopardy
Boxlist takeOtherworldly and inventive: a science-fiction novel that is balanced on everything else. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.
Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.0 / 5
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About This Book
At the age of twelve, Jonas, a young boy from a seemingly utopian, futuristic world, is singled out to receive special training from The Giver, who alone holds the memories of the true joys and pain of life.
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- Author
- Lois Lowry
- Published
- 1993
- Pages
- 200
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- Open Library
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