The Giver - Page 2

Eruviel Greenleaf · 06-13-2002, 12:16 AM

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Originally posted by Claenoic

Gathering Blue, another great book in the same genre, is not the sequel unfortunately. There was no sequel. Or else I would have read the sequel to that already .

Ah, but how do you know it wasn't a sequel?

Really, remember at the end, (spoilers!) when that boy tells her (don't remember her name) about the blue-eyed boy from...somewhere far away? I don't remember it that well, but I remember that part. And considering they're both in that post-apocolyptic world. . .well, I just thought it might be. . .

Lady of Darkness · 06-13-2002, 03:32 PM

I think Gathering Blue is kinda a prequel because it seems like a sort of cave man era (just joking) while the Giver seems very sophisticated technology-wise
LOD
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Lady of Darkness · 06-13-2002, 03:36 PM

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Originally posted by Eruviel Greenleaf

Really, remember at the end, (spoilers!) when that boy tells her (don't remember her name) about the blue-eyed boy from...somewhere far away? I don't remember it that well, but I remember that part. And considering they're both in that post-apocolyptic world. . .well, I just thought it might be. . .

UMMMMMM...... the "blue eyed boy" was her father. It is obvious that it is a prequel because they have only the bare minimum in technology. I know that technology isn't everything, but in this case it shows that it was a long time agon.
LOD

Lady of Darkness · 06-13-2002, 03:40 PM

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Originally posted by Claenoic
Luverly little novel, simple enough for me to read through once and catch everything (but don't think I didn't read it again), but complicated enough to catch my attention. I think Jonas DID die, every person to their opinion though.

Question, why do you think that Jonas died? At the end of the book (yes I know I'm spoiling it for some) Lois Lowrey stays that "He sat on the sled and slowly started down the hill to (someting like) the people who he knew were waiting for him and Gabriel." Does that sound like he died? sorry, I know it is you personal opinion but just curious.
LOD

Eruviel Greenleaf · 06-13-2002, 03:46 PM

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Originally posted by Lady of Darkness

UMMMMMM...... the "blue eyed boy" was her father. It is obvious that it is a prequel because they have only the bare minimum in technology. I know that technology isn't everything, but in this case it shows that it was a long time agon.
LOD

Maybe I should read it again to make sure, but I still think it's a sequel of sorts. The thing about the technology, well, it could be around the same time. It's obvious that something happened, some sort of apocolyptic happening, in both books. Depending on where one was, whatever happened could have hit much harder in some places--places like where the girl in Gathering Blue is from, there would have been more destruction and so on, whereas in The Giver, they still had their technology and stuff...er, I don't know, I can't really make my point well because it's been a long time since I read both books, but I still think it's a sort of sequel

And I think the blue-eyed boy is Jonas

Lady of Darkness · 06-20-2002, 09:50 AM

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Originally posted by Eruviel Greenleaf

And I think the blue-eyed boy is Jonas

Why? Interesting thought. could be. I don't remember his name but he could have changed it from Jonas. though sleds have to be relativley new. There are many things inside the Giver that show that he Couldn't be JOnas though. HMMMMM must go back and re-read them.
LOD

Eruviel Greenleaf · 06-20-2002, 05:03 PM

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Originally posted by Lady of Darkness

Why? Interesting thought. could be. I don't remember his name but he could have changed it from Jonas. though sleds have to be relativley new. There are many things inside the Giver that show that he Couldn't be JOnas though. HMMMMM must go back and re-read them.
LOD

Fine, I will. Nyah.

Lady of Darkness · 06-21-2002, 01:52 PM

I was talking to myself, not to you. how bout we both re-read them?
LOD

Eruviel Greenleaf · 06-23-2002, 07:43 PM

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Originally posted by Lady of Darkness
I was talking to myself, not to you. how bout we both re-read them?
LOD

I realized that, after I posted...but, good call, eh?

Lady of Darkness · 06-23-2002, 09:58 PM

Yep. I finally have pleanty of time to do what I want to! First thing; RD The Giver and Gathering Blue.
LOD

The Ringbearer · 06-25-2002, 12:13 AM

In some magazine, I read that The Giver is Elijah Wood's favorite book. Oops. I let it slip.......

I thought it was a really cool book. For some reason I am attracted to books with that theme.

It kinda' scares me too though; it is like a vision of what could happen if we're not careful.

I don't think he died at the end though, being partial to HAPPY endings myself.....

The Ringbearer · 06-25-2002, 12:16 AM

In some magazine, I read that The Giver is Elijah Wood's favorite book. Oops. I let it slip.......

I thought it was a really cool book. For some reason I am attracted to books with that theme.

It kinda' scares me too though; it is like a vision of what could happen if we're not careful.

I don't think he died at the end though, being partial to HAPPY endings myself.....

Drat that 90 second rule! It didn't work when I tried to post just now, so I'm stuck here.....

arawn · 07-13-2002, 12:04 AM

way back when in elementry school, i read the Giver it gave me a lot to think about and then i spent the next figuring out how it really ended. there is a somewhat of a sequel read gathering blue very carfuly

katya · 08-03-2002, 02:16 PM

hey. first of all, i always thought jonas found elsewhere when i read it way back when. also, has anyone ever heard of Number the Stars? Same author but the book is completely different. Ok I don't mean to offend anybody at all please don't even try to twist it into that, but the thing is, there are a lot of books about the Jews and the haulocast (sp.?) and WWII in general, and they kind of start to seem all the same. However, Number the Stars is about the naxis in Denmark, and this girl Annemarie and her jewish friend and it is a really good book. It's more realistic and historical than the giver, (or that blue book that i didnt read but will) but it is still good.

Lucy Brandybuck · 08-03-2002, 03:03 PM

I loved both The Giver and Number the Stars!! I always thought that Jonas did reach elsewhere...but even if he didn't, did you ever wonder what his leaving did to those he left behind? Did his leaving have any profound effect on them? I haven't read the book in a few years but I always felt that it probably did...

The Ringbearer · 08-03-2002, 10:59 PM

I loved those books too!

Also, I love your signature Lucy Brandybuck! Welcome to the Moot!

Lucy Brandybuck · 08-04-2002, 12:43 AM

Thanks Ringbearer....i'm growing to like this place alot!

Archbob the Elder · 08-09-2002, 05:11 PM

One of my favorite books ever, although it is at the grade school level. Just thinking of the society in the book gives me ideas in creative writing.

Rûdhaglarien · 08-20-2002, 10:41 PM

I read that book three years ago, in sixth grade. I absolutely loved it. I think that the fact that their world is so simplistic is what appealed to me... the fact that they were so naive... I don't know.
Gosh dern, now I'm going to have to dig out my sister's copy and reread it... I have so many books I want to read right now...

Minyacamiel · 08-23-2002, 12:47 PM

it was great... but a book I found kind of weird too was called "The Last Book In The Universe" It shows the world waaaaay aways from now, and there are no books, just needles that u insert.... its really good.

06-13-2002, 03:32 PM	#22
Lady of Darkness Elf Lord Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: the wild or my home Posts: 733	I think Gathering Blue is kinda a prequel because it seems like a sort of cave man era (just joking) while the Giver seems very sophisticated technology-wise LOD 4 finals down, 1 to go. only 3 more days that I'm going!!!!!! __________________ Conform Consume OBEY!!!! I am Morwen, Lady of Darkness. Her head was bowed, from all the tears and pain, but she would rise again

06-21-2002, 01:52 PM	#28
Lady of Darkness Elf Lord Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: the wild or my home Posts: 733	I was talking to myself, not to you. how bout we both re-read them? LOD __________________ Conform Consume OBEY!!!! I am Morwen, Lady of Darkness. Her head was bowed, from all the tears and pain, but she would rise again

06-23-2002, 09:58 PM	#30
Lady of Darkness Elf Lord Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: the wild or my home Posts: 733	Yep. I finally have pleanty of time to do what I want to! First thing; RD The Giver and Gathering Blue. LOD __________________ Conform Consume OBEY!!!! I am Morwen, Lady of Darkness. Her head was bowed, from all the tears and pain, but she would rise again

06-25-2002, 12:13 AM	#31
The Ringbearer Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Crickhollow in the summer, and Rivendell in the winter Posts: 397	In some magazine, I read that The Giver is Elijah Wood's favorite book. Oops. I let it slip....... I thought it was a really cool book. For some reason I am attracted to books with that theme. It kinda' scares me too though; it is like a vision of what could happen if we're not careful. I don't think he died at the end though, being partial to HAPPY endings myself..... __________________ 'Go away, and never come back!!' '......what?' 'But you're a part of this world! Aren't you?' Frodo lives!

06-25-2002, 12:16 AM	#32
The Ringbearer Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Crickhollow in the summer, and Rivendell in the winter Posts: 397	In some magazine, I read that The Giver is Elijah Wood's favorite book. Oops. I let it slip....... I thought it was a really cool book. For some reason I am attracted to books with that theme. It kinda' scares me too though; it is like a vision of what could happen if we're not careful. I don't think he died at the end though, being partial to HAPPY endings myself..... Drat that 90 second rule! It didn't work when I tried to post just now, so I'm stuck here..... __________________ 'Go away, and never come back!!' '......what?' 'But you're a part of this world! Aren't you?' Frodo lives!

07-13-2002, 12:04 AM	#33
arawn Sapling Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The House of Elrond Posts: 9	way back when in elementry school, i read the Giver it gave me a lot to think about and then i spent the next figuring out how it really ended. there is a somewhat of a sequel read gathering blue very carfuly __________________ "I will not say: do not weep, for not all tears are an evil" -Gandalf Last edited by arawn : 07-13-2002 at 12:06 AM.

08-03-2002, 02:16 PM	#34
katya Elven Maiden Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,309	hey. first of all, i always thought jonas found elsewhere when i read it way back when. also, has anyone ever heard of Number the Stars? Same author but the book is completely different. Ok I don't mean to offend anybody at all please don't even try to twist it into that, but the thing is, there are a lot of books about the Jews and the haulocast (sp.?) and WWII in general, and they kind of start to seem all the same. However, Number the Stars is about the naxis in Denmark, and this girl Annemarie and her jewish friend and it is a really good book. It's more realistic and historical than the giver, (or that blue book that i didnt read but will) but it is still good.

08-03-2002, 03:03 PM	#35
Lucy Brandybuck Hobbit Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 18	I loved both The Giver and Number the Stars!! I always thought that Jonas did reach elsewhere...but even if he didn't, did you ever wonder what his leaving did to those he left behind? Did his leaving have any profound effect on them? I haven't read the book in a few years but I always felt that it probably did... __________________ Follow the way of love. --1 Corinthians 14:1

08-03-2002, 10:59 PM	#36
The Ringbearer Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Crickhollow in the summer, and Rivendell in the winter Posts: 397	I loved those books too! Also, I love your signature Lucy Brandybuck! Welcome to the Moot! __________________ 'Go away, and never come back!!' '......what?' 'But you're a part of this world! Aren't you?' Frodo lives!

08-04-2002, 12:43 AM	#37
Lucy Brandybuck Hobbit Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 18	Thanks Ringbearer....i'm growing to like this place alot! __________________ Follow the way of love. --1 Corinthians 14:1

08-09-2002, 05:11 PM	#38
Archbob the Elder Enting Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 77	One of my favorite books ever, although it is at the grade school level. Just thinking of the society in the book gives me ideas in creative writing. __________________ Get Free Stuff

08-20-2002, 10:41 PM	#39
Rûdhaglarien Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 288	I read that book three years ago, in sixth grade. I absolutely loved it. I think that the fact that their world is so simplistic is what appealed to me... the fact that they were so naive... I don't know. Gosh dern, now I'm going to have to dig out my sister's copy and reread it... I have so many books I want to read right now... __________________ I have a very expensive pen.

08-23-2002, 12:47 PM	#40
Minyacamiel Hobbit Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 36	great book but I have a suggestion it was great... but a book I found kind of weird too was called "The Last Book In The Universe" It shows the world waaaaay aways from now, and there are no books, just needles that u insert.... its really good. __________________ See ya! Becky. Guys are like roses. You gotta watch out for the pricks. lol. Anyway, keep on lovin!