The Giver - Aldo Zepeda

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 For my blog post, I decided to re-read one of my favorite books. The Giver by  Lois Lowry. Jonas, the protagonist of The Giver, lives in an idyllic society free of crime and sadness. After 12 years of age, children are assigned jobs that they will train for and perform throughout their lives. The government controls every aspect of your life, from your parents to your partner. Jonas stands apart from the community when he is determined to become the new Memory Keeper. Throughout history, society has remained free of all negative aspects of life because someone has held all the good and bad memories of the past. Despite being protected from harm, the residents are not exposed to the beauty of life, which is both good and bad.

One of my favorite aspects of the book is the process by which Jonas loses trust in his parents throughout the book, showcasing the story's moral. As an average child in the community, Jonas initially trusts his parents completely. He eventually loses his respect and trust for his father after The Giver shows him a tape of his father "releasing" a newborn child, a process that involves killing and disposing of the child. Even before The Giver intended it, Jonas must leave the community. As Jonas begins to defy his life's expectations, I enjoyed this transition in his story. This symbolizes the change from a child's innocent and questioning mind to an educated adult's brain.

Overall I really enjoyed this book. I like the book's storyline, which is complex enough to hold the reader's attention. I particularly liked the character development in this book. It was fantastic to see the transition between jones as a scared boy to a person who is willing to sacrifice himself for the better of the community. This is an amazing book that showcases the path to adulthood and the change in the child's brain. I recommend this book to anyone interested in dystopic and complex books—10 out of 10 for me.



Comments

  1. Jonah StampsNovember 13, 2022 at 12:22 PM

    Great review! I read The Giver in 7th grade and I love how you described it. The Giver has been one of my favorite books I have ever read, and it is nice to know that someone sees this book the same way I do. This makes me want to read this book again because it was so good

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  2. MahdiNovember 14, 2022 at 9:34 AM

    Hi Aldo, I'm reading the Giver right now and I'm glad you didn't spoil too much of the story. Seeing how much you enjoyed it, I'm more motivated to finish it now.

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  3. AdamNovember 14, 2022 at 11:34 AM

    Great book review! I saw this book a little while ago and was debating on reading it. After this review and seeing that you enjoyed I might have to read it.

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  4. RishiNovember 15, 2022 at 5:54 PM

    I heard the Giver is a classic and a bunch of people have read it. I never got around to reading it though. I might have to read it. Good review and thanks for not spoiling it.

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  5. SriNovember 28, 2022 at 11:35 AM

    Hi Aldo, great review. I remember reading this book in middle school, and I can see why people would enjoy reading it. Personally, I found it to be a bit similar to books like The City of Ember, which made my experience with the book boring. I am happy that you enjoy it though

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  6. Adrian T.November 28, 2022 at 11:56 AM

    I remember having one of my elementary school teachers read this aloud and I found it interesting how this one child is basically just the center of power. Glad to see someone else enjoying this book.

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  7. Lynn LeeNovember 28, 2022 at 8:37 PM

    Aldo, good that you enjoyed The Giver and had to even re-read it! I remember reading this a while back but after reading this review, I will definitely be re-reading this book. Great job!

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  8. Connor GuarnieriDecember 12, 2022 at 12:05 PM

    I remember this book from awhile back. I found the plot interesting and the ending underwhelming. Great review!

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  9. RicoMarch 8, 2023 at 7:06 AM

    My 4th grade teacher read this book to us and I remember a lot of mixed opinions from the kids in my class. It is definitely a pretty weird book, but that makes it unique and interesting. Good review.

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  10. Sophia DeltasMarch 10, 2023 at 1:01 PM

    This book is really controversial and I'm glad to see the perspective of someone who liked it. I wonder what you think about the theme and the way it was conveyed through the storyline.

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