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The Giver

Written by: Lois Lowry
Narrated by: Ron Rifkin
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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. Dystopian Fiction Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy Middle Grade Classics
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"A powerful and provacative novel.”
-- The New York Times

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This book brought back so many good memories from reading it in high school - what a great classic novel! The narrator is outdated, and it always weirds me out when grown men try and read the parts of young children. Could also do without the background music - no thank you.

Such a Classic - Needs a New Narrator

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the narrator made it so believable I felt like I was in it myself.

A wonderful book

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This audiobook contains small amounts of music. The music is low quality and feels out of place.

Music

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Could not put it down, Lois use of language is so colourful, enchanting. There are so many layers to this story - so enjoyable

Wonderful story

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The narration was terrible. I could hear the speaker's saliva jangling in his mouth.

Bad narration.

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