The Giver is a series of young adult dystopian novels written by Lois Lowry. The four books in the series, The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son, were published between 1993 and 2012. The series is set in a futuristic society where everything is controlled by the government, and individuality and free will are eliminated.
The Giver
The first book in the series, The Giver, introduces us to the main character, Jonas, who lives in a society where everything is the same, and emotions are suppressed. Jonas is chosen to be the next Receiver of Memory, a position that requires him to receive all the memories of the past from the current Giver. Jonas soon discovers the truth about his society and decides to escape with the Giver's help.
Gathering Blue
The second book, Gathering Blue, is set in a different society than The Giver, where people with disabilities are considered inferior and left to die. The main character, Kira, has a disability but is saved by the Council of Guardians because of her skill in weaving. Kira discovers the truth about her society and decides to fight against it.
Messenger
The third book, Messenger, is set in a society where people with special abilities are sent to live in a village called Village. The main character, Matty, has a special ability to sense things, and he is sent to Village to live with his mentor, Seer. Matty discovers the truth about Village and decides to save it from destruction.
Son
The fourth and final book, Son, tells the story of Claire, who is a birthmother in the same society as Jonas in The Giver. Claire's baby is taken away from her, and she goes on a journey to find her son. Claire discovers the truth about her society and decides to fight against it.
Conclusion
The Giver series is a thought-provoking and emotional journey that teaches us the importance of individuality, free will, and the power of memories. The series is suitable for young adults and adults alike and is a must-read for anyone interested in dystopian literature.