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The Giver by Lois Lowry

The Giver is a story about a utopian cult-like society that takes away colour and many other things to create a rigid system of requirements and uniformity. The main character is chosen to harbour all of the "memories" of Earth life before(a.k.a., normal Earth life). Wishing to know and understand these memories better and eventually learning the truths of the twisted society he lives in, he attempts to flee and restore the society to the way it should be.


Plot & Themes
Tone of book - suspenseful (sophisticated fear)
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy story on current Earth
Youngster becomes - great mental powers person
Repressive society story Yes
Repressive because:
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 10 %
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30 %
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30 %
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 30 %

Main Character
Identity: - Male
Profession/status:
Age: - a kid

Main Adversary
Identity: - society
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - throughout most of the book.

Setting
Takes place on Earth? Yes

Writing Style
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed
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