| Imagine a world created to perfection. There is no war, or famine, drugs, or disease. No one knows the meaning of pain and everyone has a part in the Community. This is Jonas's world.
Jonas, a twelve year old boy, never knew any alternative life to that of the Community. So, when his twelve-year-old ceremony comes around, he isn't expecting much. But, during the ceremony, Jonas is specially selected to be trained by the Giver. The Giver holds the mysteries of the past and the memories of true pain and pleasure. Jonas is destined to become the next Giver. But, can he handle the past? | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - suspenseful (sophisticated fear) FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy story on current Earth 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 If magical mental powers: - can read emotions Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 60's-90's Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - can read emotions Eccentric: Yes How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a substantial amount How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Strong but gentle sense of humor Intelligence - Dumb Setting Earth setting: - distant future Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - explicit references to deaths scientific jargon? (SF only) - some scientific explanation How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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