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The Giver

Author:
Lois Lowry
Read by:
Ron Rifkin
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Ratings
Book
1140
Narrator
120
Release Date
July 5, 2000
Duration
4 hours 48 minutes
Summary
Lois Lowry’s The Giver is the quintessential dystopian novel, followed by its remarkable companions, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son.

Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Gyla Marr Apr 2015

I love the way the first half of the best book I've ever seen in the world and the best book ever written by someone who is lois lowery

Profile Avatar Kyle A Jun 2017

Great book. Entertaining game and the best friend of the time has come out of my life as I have came

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2020

Magnificent book. A must read for everyone. What a thought provoking story. I will definitely read the sequel.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2022

Great book for my students but I disliked the audio. The main character Jonas is very mature for his age but his voice is made out to be very babyish and irksome. There is also music that accompanies the narration at times and I find it to be distracting.

Profile Avatar Tannia C. Dec 2018

I really liked the book they way they tell the story. But the end, not too sure about the end. I wished it was a bit different.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2025

It was beautifully written. I'll never get mad at the ending because it was so symbolic of the author's message.

Profile Avatar Pearl Apr 2025

This book was so interesting! I loved the drama and everything about it! The Lois Lowry books are all so amazing!!

Profile Avatar Jamie S. Apr 2025

I liked this book a lot. I had already seen the movie adaptation, and my wife recommended the book as her preference. Honestly, I preferred the movie, but I think she's right that the way the book unfolds is more correct for the world as depicted. I also appreciate that there is no specific explanation as to how things got to be precisely as they are. Rather, as the world is gradually revealed, the refrain is that it has been this way "back, and back, and back" while the reader is left to consider, with a modest level of insight, what might have driven the intentional decisions that created current conditions. This is a dystopia, so it isn't uplifting. There is hope, though, and I found it overall enjoyable.

Profile Avatar SHEENA M. Apr 2025

It was a good listen.

Profile Avatar Joyce H. Nov 2024

Thought provoking futuristic fantasy. Looking forward to the sequel.

Profile Avatar Marion B. May 2024

The story was pretty cool, but I must say the swallowing of the narrator was a bit distracting. But mostly, the weird synthesizer music randomly added at times brings nothing at all and kind of ruined some scenes for me.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2023

GREAT BOOK

Profile Avatar Toni F. Nov 2023

I can hear the narrator swallow mostly after every sentence. He makes a weird sloshing noise and it makes it so hard to focus and relax.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2022

I really like this book I'd like to read or listen to it again

Profile Avatar Heidi H. Jun 2022

Great book, worth listening to. Well done and the author did a wonderful job.

Profile Avatar Rebecca C. May 2022

This was an easy to listen to book and a Good fantasy but a little hazy and not very exciting at times although made me think about state of affairs. The 12 Yr old boy sounded younger and too young to be a receiver

Profile Avatar Victoria F. Apr 2022

Very good... Need to see what happens next now...

Profile Avatar Elaine Oct 2021

I found the thought process challenging.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2021

Great book, reminds one to think about things that we are starting to blandly accept as normal and ok but which have serious consequences on our futures. I liked the music highlighting elements of the story, it was used effectively. Cliff hanger ending was effective, though unsatisfying... yes I too will be reading the sequel.

Profile Avatar Patrick O. Mar 2021

Wonderful book and a great reading. Could have done without the music, but this was a great experience!

Profile Avatar Aiden M. May 2019

I honestly loved this book this is my first book ever to read and love

Profile Avatar Kathryn D Apr 2017

Love it!!

Profile Avatar William Truesdale Nov 2016

Good book wish it would be shorter but what can you do.

Profile Avatar Joshua Palmer Sep 2016

Didn't like the ending. The rest was good though. Really cool idea.

Profile Avatar Leslie Boyle Jul 2016

Amazing book. Can't wait to read more by this author!

Profile Avatar Stephanie Ashworth Mar 2016

I really did like this book it is one of the best books that I have ever read

Profile Avatar Megan Rabbaa Jan 2016

BEST BOOK I EVER READ!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT I LOVED THE ACTION IN THE BOOK

Profile Avatar Vilia Somershaf Sep 2015

Great book read it all u will love it also watch the movie after u read the book

Profile Avatar Bandar Alhgamdi Nov 2014

It's a wonderful book, read it then watch the movie..!

Profile Avatar Aliah King Oct 2014

This is a good book read the book before you watch the movie

The Giver

The Giver

Author: Lois Lowry
Read by: Ron Rifkin
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