The Giver

I really don't think this book gets the credit it most certainly deserves. yes, there is definitly much more defined, much more scholarly texts that deal with the issues presented of utopia, perfection, memories, and suffering, yet the giver is able to condense these incredibly complex notions into digestible portions suitable for even 6th graders( which is when I read it).

The book which may have been responsible for my current passion for Philosophy. Absolutely wonderful! But at the same time very dark.

A 'perfect' world without hatred or hunger or fear... without choices. A beautiful, thought-provoking book.

This book was a requirement for me to read for school. I must say, out of all the books I've read for school, this was among my least favorites. It's one of those books that makes you like, scared. It makes you feel like you're being sucked into the story, and you can't get out. I got so engrossed in this story, I felt like I was in the book, and that wasn't a good feeling. It was depressing, and weird, and I just didn't like it much...wonderfully written.

I've read this book a million times over and you catch new connections each time. Love these anit-utopia books!

VERY unique when I first picked it up. The plot twisted and turned, and the ending kept me wondering and wishing for more. Wonderfully written, and a good introduction to sci-fi.

A must read!

Great read for middle school age children.Good for high school and above once you have more adult thinking.

disturbing

My favorite book in 3rd grade. I was way too young then to understand the controversial social and ethical themes throughout. The plot rivals Brave New World or Oryx and Crake as a portrait of societal decadence.