Altered books are stunning!

The Giver

Synopsis from Goodreads:
When Jonas turns 12, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. Now, it’s time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.

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This book was amazing. Many times I had to stop and set it down as I read because there was so much to take in. So much of it was sad and scary while so much was hopeful. There were times when you couldn't believe how messed up everything was and times when you knew there was light coming from somewhere. That at some point it was going to change and hope was almost uncovered, making the story beautiful. At least to me. I'm a big fan of dystopian stories. I have no idea why I'm just totally infatuated by them! I get caught up in thinking about "What if our world was like that?" you know? The idea of such a controlled society, it's so strange and scary but at the same time, exciting because you get that someone-is-going-to-break-free-from-this feeling as you read it. Anyway, I'm rambling now. ;)

The characters were all very enjoyable. I feel in love with Jonas and his sweet spirit. The conversations he would have with The Giver were so honest and real. Heart-breaking at times I admit but beautiful just the same. Sometimes as I read I was slightly surprised at the content, although not bad, it just seemed like it was older content mixed in a child's book. Which, leads me to another thought. I felt like this book was some sort of warning to the children who read it. The dedication by Lois Lowry read "This book is for all the children to whom we entrust the future" I think what she meant is that we should never let the world become like the way it did in The Giver, we are the future, these generations. It's so wild to think about, but so true. Anyway, I'm not making any sense but this is my first book review! :P I hope you enjoy reading it. haha ;)
Read the book and decide for yourself! :)

Vincent is my favourite.

On the list of to-read:

So, I know. This book is in the kids section at Barnes and Noble. But, I feel like this is way more worth my time then most books I might pick up in the teen section. It seems so sweet and like something I would have read when I was eleven so I'm going to give it a go. Plus, it's got that Newberry Honer book stamp which you hope that it means it's fantastic! :) I'll let you know what I think. ;)

I got nothing....

Before I actually made a blog it seemed like there were a million things in the world I could blog about... But now that I do have a blog I'm afraid nothing ever comes to mind. I get on here and then.... Nothing. It's horrible! Hopefully something will come to mind very soon. Until then, I'm sorry this is such a drag. ;)
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