Throughout, The Giver, there is no pain, no hunger, but also no feeling or life. Lois Lowery, in the first two books is setting up that pain and compassion are vital to maintain balance, that both must exist in order for society to function. Much like The Giver, it takes place in a post-apocalyptic type society, however the main difference being, instead of an Utopian Society it is a Dystopian Society. He is such a well written character and you can all but hear his voice coming out of the pages, he is adorable. I especially loved Gathering Blue for Matt. At the end of Gathering Blue the connection to The Giver is revealed and the connections just contiue and all tie together by the end of the last book Son. Gathering Blue is vital to tying them all together, even though it is not something you realize until you start reading the other books. Gathering Blue is the second book in the Giver Series, 4 total, The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger and Son.
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