Gathering Blue

This book was fairly entertaining, but not nearly as good at The Giver. The plot was fairly predictable, so there were no real surprises. I can't say I would reread or purchase this book, but I don't regret reading it once through.

This book is a continuation of the book The Giver. The reader gets a look outside the 'perfect community' and into the crueler world of a girl named Kira. After the death of her mother, she must find a purpose elsewhere. This can prove difficult as she is crippled from birth, but her amazing skill with embroidery is noticed by The Council Edifice. Just like the Giver, this is a worthwhile read...more

This book is a continuation of the book The Giver. The reader gets a look outside the 'perfect community' and into the crueler world of a girl named Kira. After the death of her mother, she must find a purpose elsewhere. This can prove difficult as she is crippled from birth, but her amazing skill with embroidery is noticed by The Council Edifice. Just like the Giver, this is a worthwhile read dealing with society, government, and the unmarred virtue and vices of mankind.    hide

The connection to The Giver isn't as good as I'd like it to be, and I think I'd prefer more of Jonas' story, but as a standalone book, its still really good.

Not as good as the giver (incidentally my favorite book), but another powerful novel. i'd really actually love more of jonas' story!