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Protest the Hero.
Falling In Love With The Board
Age: 32
Gender: Male
Posts: 6048 | November 13th, 2006 at 08:11pm I did a search and couldn't find anything.
I just finished the book minutes ago and I thought it was brilliant. I'm no good at summaries, so here's what's on the back of the book.
Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear or pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the Community.
When Jonas turns twelve he is singled out to receive special training from the Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now it's time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.
It's by Lois Lowry, so if you like her books, you'll love this one. The book is rather confusing at times, but it has an amazing story. |
The Fool On The Hill
Had A Life Before GSB
Age: 34
Gender: Female
Posts: 26154 | November 13th, 2006 at 09:16pm Oh my god. I read this book for school .. I think in 6th or 7th grade and I fell in love with it. I think I've read it over 5 times. |
robotchicken.
Falling In Love With The Board
Age: 34
Gender: Female
Posts: 8423
 | November 13th, 2006 at 09:26pm I saw somebody reading this book in school I was wondering if it was good because the cover was so plain XD [I always judge like that] Im guessing I should give it a scan. |
Misanthropist
Post Whore
Age: 32
Gender: Female
Posts: 23279 | November 13th, 2006 at 11:31pm In 6th grade I missed reading it and my teacher gave it to me because she thought I should read it. So, when i moved away in grade seven i gave it a shot...I probably have read it ten times over since.
It's very good, although the ending was a bit...sudden, I wouldn't change it though.
Amazing concept to it. |
Baguelle
King For A Couple Of Days
Age: -
Gender: -
Posts: 2727 | November 13th, 2006 at 11:51pm I read it this year and it is one of my favorites. I loved every bit of it. |
The Fool On The Hill
Had A Life Before GSB
Age: 34
Gender: Female
Posts: 26154 | November 14th, 2006 at 02:06pm Misanthropist:In 6th grade I missed reading it and my teacher gave it to me because she thought I should read it. So, when i moved away in grade seven i gave it a shot...I probably have read it ten times over since.
It's very good, although the ending was a bit...sudden, I wouldn't change it though.
Amazing concept to it.
I wish we found out what happened. Actually we do.. I forget what it's called, the sequel to Gathering Blue but it mentions Jonas. But meh. Anyways, I think that book is amazing. It was emotional when he had to relive all the memories. |
the crucible.
Idiot
Age: 29
Gender: Female
Posts: 621 | November 25th, 2006 at 01:30pm Yep, I read it as a school book. It has some truly interesting concepts about the supposed normal way of living and breaking the status quo, which is also seen in the book the Zahir, which I recommend you read. It was a bit underneath my level of reading (trying not to sound too snotty here so don't go all funny on me) but I enjoyed it all the same.
The downside of reading it as a school book was that we analysed every tiny nook and cranny of that godamn book that it kinda got on my nerves.
Anyway, I like it. |
in_paradise_with_st_jimmy
Falling In Love With The Board
Age: 33
Gender: Female
Posts: 7017
 | November 26th, 2006 at 02:41am I read it last year for school. It was very odd and surreal. I rather liked it. I think I'm one of the only people who did.  |
folkin' around.
King For A Couple Of Days
Age: -
Gender: Female
Posts: 3243 | November 26th, 2006 at 08:13pm i had to read it last year in 8th grade
and i thought it was brilliant.
confusing but interesting.
one of my favorites. |
JOOLS
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Age: 32
Gender: Female
Posts: 11676
| December 21st, 2006 at 01:27am Read this in my 8th grade reading class.
Hated it.
In fact, it wasn't the story as much as it was the author. The only book by Lois Lowry I ever enjoyed reading was Number the Stars. |
