The Giver

The Giver's compelling plot and lovable characters made the novel a real joy to read. The plot line pulled me in and turned the whole book into a page turner. And the characters were so complex, yet simple at the same time.

The novel, The Giver, was about a society in which the law was "sameness." To have complete control over the community they made everyone have the same appearance, thoughts, and even the same opinions of each other. No one is allowed to be different. The main character Jonas doesn't realize these similarities until he becomes "The Receiver." He learned that the community didn't used to always rely on sameness. They actually used to have war, pain, and many other slight differences. Jonas's journey unfolds throughout the rest of the novel as he learns of all the pain and suffering that occurs in secret from the community.

One of the most beloved characters of The Giver is Jonas. Though he seems to be unhappy with his career choice at the beginning of the novel, by the end all he wants to do is help his community. He is nice, polite, and cares about his civilization and what secrets are being kept from them just to remain the "same." Another character is the Giver. Since he was the prior Receiver to Jonas, he knows what Jonas is having to deal with. He does whatever he can to help Jonas through his struggle, and at the end he even helps him escape.