I know this is slightly off topic, but I just finished watching the Belgium vs. US game. Excuse me while I scream in rage.
Anyways, I promised an update on The Giver, right? Well, I tackled this classic about a month ago and ended up finishing it in about 2 hours (yes, I read for two hours straight- I was on a very long bus ride). I extremely enjoyed the plot, it was a classic dystopian read, but the end puzzled me. It was what you might call a cliffhanger...if there was a sequel. Make sure to let me know your take on it after you read it.
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Premiering August 15, 2014
Jonas is just a normal Eleven. He completes his volunteer hours, plays with his friend Asher, and follows all the rules. He, like all the other Elevens, is very nervous about the Ceremony of Twelve, where he is assigned his job in the community. And then, he starts seeing things. He can't quite describe it, but for less than a second, things like his apple or his friend Fiona's hair, look...different. Things become even more complicated for Jonas when he is chosen to be the Receiver of Memory- the most unusual job in the community. The current Receiver is one of the oldest members of the community and is hardly ever seen. Jonas discovers many new things about his community and its past on the road to becoming the new Receiver- things which both disturb and amuse him. But, in the end, he must decide between what is right and what is easy.
Ok so, the movie version is going to be quite different. In the book, Fiona is no more than a friend to Jonas, pushed aside as a "minor character". But, in this day and age, there must be a love interest and a kiss thrown in there. So, apparently, Fiona and Jonas discover the secrets of their society together (WHICH MAKES ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE AT ALL). Also, all of the members of the community are given a daily injection in the hand each morning. There wan't even a whisper of that in the book (?!?!?). Those are the biggest developments in the new movie, so I guess we will have to see if it will be the next Percy Jackson movie or not. As you can tell, my expectations are not very high. I have attached the trailer for you to decide.
Thank you and good night.
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