The Giver book review

But at the same time he was filled with fear. He did not know what his selection meant. He did not know what he was to become. Or what would become of him. Louis Lowry's The Giver twisted my mind with the unforgettable story.



Jonas lives in a perfect world. There is no fear or pain or even war. There are also no choices. Everyone has their own role that they play in the community. When a person turns twelve they are to begin training in a certain area of work. Jonas is assigned to be the receiver. He is the receiver of memories that the Giver will share with him. These memories are of pain and suffering. Only the recent Givers, the Giver now, and Jonas will ever know them.



I learned from this book that there can be no "Utopias" or "perfect worlds". Everyone has their own ideas and what they think is the best or what is right. People are born with the characteristics to be jealousy and to want more, that is why we can never create a perfect world. We are always wanting more.



Do you think Jonas made it through his training? Do you think he handled all the memories of fear and pain? If you want to find out what happens then read The Giver. This book is good for all ages, especially if you are looking for a captivating story.