I read The Giver this past weekend after hearing so much about it from other adults. It was good, I couldn't put it down. Then I found out there are sequels but I don't think I'll be reading them. Sometimes a book just stands well on its own.The story is about a futuristic community where there is no pain, no color and no feelings. Jonas, the main character seems fine with that, until he finds out how the world used to be.
I would like my 12 year old to read this sometime in the future, but I feel there were themes in this book that he wouldn't understand as well as he will if he reads it when he's older. I will be saving it until he is at least 15.
4 comments:
I have this book on my list too! I'm very much looking forward to reading it. I tend to love YA books. I just finished up one a couple of days ago that was a Newberry Honor book. FANTASTIC!! Al Capone Does My Shirts. I reviewed it over on my blog!
Before we knew there were sequels, some of us thought the sled ride was his imagination, and he ultimately dies instead of sliding down the hill. I think I'm remembering the end correctly?!? Did the ending bother you?
yes the ending did bother me and yes I thought he was "sliding into heaven"
Does this mean I should read the sequels? LOL
~rebecca
I'm with you about not needing to read the sequels. I'm not always a big fan of such open endings, but here I felt it was perfect. The reader should wonder if Jonah was going to find another civilization like his own, or the real world as we know it.
Post a Comment