tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post1454440594220760876..comments2024-03-28T00:47:44.556+08:00Comments on The Reading Life: "The Giver" by Lois LowryMel uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08714473754458914681noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-55328604611063392222012-05-17T13:08:02.846+08:002012-05-17T13:08:02.846+08:00Lois Lowry is one of those unique authors who has ...Lois Lowry is one of those unique authors who has won the John Newbery Medal for children's literature twice. Once for the first book in this trilogy and once for a book about the Holocaust called Number the Stars. (Just as an aside only one other author has ever done that Madeleine L'Engle who I would also recommend highly.) I would begin by recommending any of her books; they are all worth the time and the effort. This trilogy is set in a post apocalyptic world. The first two books each focus on different community's who have recovered from the devastation differently, both have strengths and both have weaknesses. And a young boy must heal them both and the land if either is to survive.Ελλάδαhttp://somuch2thank4.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-2310148210799768452010-10-22T09:51:44.478+08:002010-10-22T09:51:44.478+08:00This is a wonderful novel. It's the first one ...This is a wonderful novel. It's the first one I sat down and read without stopping as a young student - fifth or sixth grades. I've read it a few times since then and may just need to sit down with it again soon. Nice review. Glad you picked it up!CGLnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182797883212581609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-70495229129517052942009-10-23T03:52:57.775+08:002009-10-23T03:52:57.775+08:00Very nice, I think I'll look for this book. Th...Very nice, I think I'll look for this book. Thanks Mel!Mark Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00191881042368314958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-37847098577204734512009-10-23T02:37:52.643+08:002009-10-23T02:37:52.643+08:00It's a long time since I read Lowry. Thanks f...It's a long time since I read Lowry. Thanks for reminding me about her. I must give myself a treat and re-read her soon.Table Talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06132815228630780151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-38324560032285040562009-10-19T20:47:31.647+08:002009-10-19T20:47:31.647+08:00Mel,
I didn't do a review of Speak, but did wr...Mel,<br />I didn't do a review of Speak, but did write about my book club's reaction to it here:<br />http://lakesidemusing.blogspot.com/2009/10/book-club-meeting-speak-by-laurie-halse.html<br /><br />Will watch for your thought on Prophecy of Sisters.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-11293400902180433492009-10-19T19:18:31.606+08:002009-10-19T19:18:31.606+08:00JoAnn-thanks-I needed a change of pace!-The Giver ...JoAnn-thanks-I needed a change of pace!-The Giver was a lot of fun-I hope you will post on "Speak"-I am half way through "Prophecy of the Sisters"-a 2009 young adult novelMel uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714473754458914681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-69760967316238434982009-10-19T19:07:00.720+08:002009-10-19T19:07:00.720+08:00Well that is certainly a change of pace! The Giver...Well that is certainly a change of pace! The Giver has been on my tbr list forever. Reading my first YA novel (Speak) has inspired me to add even more to my list. Another great review, Mel!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-85267891305164720412009-10-19T10:40:50.557+08:002009-10-19T10:40:50.557+08:00J T-thanks for the welcome
Suko-thank you-I admit...J T-thanks for the welcome<br /><br />Suko-thank you-I admit I really hoped we would learn more about the 1000s of books in The Givers living area and maybe see Jason begin to explore them-Mel uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714473754458914681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-52833038233328699062009-10-19T10:25:07.745+08:002009-10-19T10:25:07.745+08:00Mel, this is an insightful review of The Giver. Th...Mel, this is an insightful review of <i>The Giver</i>. This novel has a lot to say about the importance of freedom of choice. The lack of books in this world is perfect material for <i>The Reading Life</i>. Thanks for the mention!Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-5975616904289542372009-10-19T09:35:27.565+08:002009-10-19T09:35:27.565+08:00Hey, I just wanted to say Welcome to the November ...Hey, I just wanted to say Welcome to the November Novella Challenge! I can't wait to see what you choose!J.T. Oldfieldhttp://bibliofreakblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-5603569419952174622009-10-19T09:12:39.974+08:002009-10-19T09:12:39.974+08:00Diane-thanks-there are two companion books to The ...Diane-thanks-there are two companion books to The Giver-about other people-have you read either of them?-Mel uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714473754458914681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-78184987356556503702009-10-19T09:08:29.527+08:002009-10-19T09:08:29.527+08:00I really enjoyed this one when I read it a few yea...I really enjoyed this one when I read it a few years ago, Great review.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.com