Originally read in 2002 (7th grade).

Reread in July 2012.

I decided to read this again after reading quite a few current YA distopian novels, and I wanted to read the 'original' perfect society book. It was just as good as I remember, albeit short! The difference for sure with all of the newer novels is the length and depth to the stories. However, The Giver portrays beautifully a society that is perfect on the surface, but without any feeling or emotion.