The Giver

The Giver is an intriguing book that is written by Louis Lowry about a boy, Jonas, who lives in a utopian society. The interesting element to this book is that in the community, a ‘Committee of Elders’ have eliminated any aspect of life that might pose a threat to its perfect, orderly, controlled way of life; including hunger, pain, suffering, rudeness, loneliness, as well as colours, varying climates, music, feelings and a lot more. Jonas, however, has the traits of a ‘Receiver of Memories.’ He has been oblivious to the real world, the would that you and I live in, through out his life, but his training changes all of that. Through the memories that he receives through the Giver, Jonas experiences pain and suffering, as well as love and happiness, with growing wisdom and knowledge. Throughout the book, the most creative and imaginative thoughts that might occasionally pop into one’s head have become real life. A very ambiguous ending completely sets a story that is what I consider to be the most creative and intriguing book.