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Aug 15, 2014 · Despite a truly pained performance from Jeff Bridges and a beautifully imagined, three-dimensional futuristic world, "The Giver," in wanting to connect itself to more recent YA franchises, sacrifices subtlety, inference and power.
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One of the novel’s most appealing features is the structure of the society Jonas is fighting against. Dystopian fiction has been growing in popularity since the publication of Orwell’s 1984 and its widespread resurgence in the 21st century. These possible futures are incredibly popular among readers of all ages. I, along with most readers, enjoy im...
As the novel progresses, Jonas’s relationship with those around him changes. At first, he senses that he’s somewhat of an outsider, seeing, feeling, and noticing things that others don’t. He has the impulse to compliment a friend on their skill at a particular task but knows that would only be embarrassing and even taboo. In their world, Sameness a...
As I look back over each chapter of the novel, I find myself drawn to the concluding pages as Jonas climbs the hill with Gabriel and discovers the sled. The emotional connection between this moment, and the first, pure, joyful memory the Giver gave Jonas is a masterful choice on Lowry’s part. It creates a full circle connection between the moment t...
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Apr 26, 1993 · The Giver #1. Lois Lowry. 4.12. 2,525,086 ratings80,627 reviews. At the age of twelve, Jonas, a young boy from a seemingly utopian, futuristic world, is singled out to receive special training from The Giver, who alone holds the memories of the true joys and pain of life. Genres Young Adult Fiction Classics Dystopia Science Fiction Fantasy School.
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A thoughtful and original novel that examines a flawed utopian society through the eyes of a 12-year-old boy. Read the book review, age rating, and parents guide to learn more about the themes, messages, and controversies of this classic dystopian story.
Jonas (Brenton Thwaites) lives in a seemingly idyllic world of conformity and contentment. When he begins to spend time with The Giver (Jeff Bridges), an old man who is the sole keeper of the ...
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- Drama, Action, Sci-Fi
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The Giver Reviews. All Critics. Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review. As both an adaptation and a stand-alone film, The Giver is something of a mess....
