The Giver

I never had to read this book in high school and quite frankly, I am glad. Not that I didn't like the book, just that I don't think I would have appreciated it as much if I had a lineup of homework to accompany. Reading it now, I appreciate thoroughly how Lois takes the reader into the future, and how the characters have created a community to shelter their civilians from the past. I felt sad for them because they have no memories of what was, just what is. When Jonas takes it upon himself to show the community straight, my heart stopped a few times. I cannot wait to read the rest of the novels that follow this book.