Series: The Giver #1
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH)
Format: Hardback
Pages: 240 pages
Source: purchased
Genre: YA Dystopia Magic
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Synopsis
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 is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.
The Giver is the other book (now series) of my childhood, one of those that got me into reading and writing. First published in 1993, the last book in the series Son was published on October 2nd, 2012. Almost twenty years separate the four books and still, the last one hasn't lost the essence of the first one.
The Giver is one of my top ten favorite books of all time. I love dystopias and it was the first time I discovered the genre, though I didn't know what it was when I was 11. I re-read the book last year (I learned in 2011 that there was a sequel) and the read left me speechless again. Lois Lowry's world is amazing and extraordinary and both awful and hopeful. This book tells the story of a very special and outstanding young boy who has the gift to see beyond and is called to become the Giver of the Community. The Community, it's a place where love and colors don't exist, where birth and feelings are monitored and where children don't have a say in their future.
Jonas, the young boy in question, is witty and smart and mature and it makes the story even more interesting and captivating. The book may be intended for children but I couldn't feel, didn't note any bothering childish element. The innocence of the children bring to light the dystopian dimension even more and the contrast between good and evil becomes stronger as the book goes on. This dystopia is not the usual fast-paced action-packed story you all know, but it will give you goosebumps nonetheless. The breathtaking excitement is not so much in the rhythm - though it can't be forgotten - but in Lois Lowry's writing style. In her choice of words.
Some details are really important for the next books in the series. They are said to be companion but it is definitely essential to read them in the right order and to read them all. I guarantee that you won't lose your time. The Giver is full of emotion and hope as Jonas figures the world and tries to find a way to do what he believes to be right.
I definitely recommend this book for young and adult people!
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