I loved that book. I should read it again sometime. I think the last time I read it was nearly 8 years ago.
Thanks shion; can't say I'll ever get around to reading books again just for fun, but I'll certainly keep it in mind if I do.
Mahad: It's hard to explain the plot without giving away too much of the story. Its a distopian society type of story where everyone is basically treated as equals and a lot of your life is decided for you. Its a short book, you should read it
woo! i am SO going to see this! =D
Yup! The movie actually comes out on my birthday this year! I'm a bit put off that Taylor Swift is Rosemary (and the billing her as a lead, even when Rosemary is a minor role), but excited nonetheless!
Had to read it my freshmen year of High School. It was a nice break from the usual stuff that public school in my area makes you read 1,000 times over. I'm too lazy to look for a link, but I think they are actually going to make a movie soonish. Normally, I would be kind of meh, but if I remember correctly Jeff Bridges is supposed to play the title character, and I think that would be a great fit if true.
So it's around for a while? What is it about?
I really like The Giver! It's probably my favorite book. I read it when I was 12.
well now we know we have something in common! =D
I read it for the first time a couple of years ago (maybe even just a year ago). I missed out as a kid by never reading this book, haha.
I read it when I was 15. Haven't been able to re-read it yet. But I certainly want to!
I think I was your age when I read the book. Even at 22, when I read it, it moves me. It's amazing.
The Giver is a great book. It gives the feels.
my marm told me something similar. she says when she was 15 she looked back on being 10 and wished she could go back and then when she was 20 she looked back on 15 and wished she could go back farthest i think back right now is like 8 >.> i guess in five years i will think back to me now and feel the same way. i just wish i could explain it better. i wish i could catch up to where she is.. start going to her school and maybe get that feeling back but i guess somehow its not meant to be :x i am probably just going through december blues xD thanks for the replys =D
It's very interesting you say you miss being younger. I can relate, in fact I can't even remember much about being your age. Just remember to enjoy things the way they are now, because when you get older you'll look back and miss the days you are going through right now just as you miss the old days now. It's okay to miss old friends. Time heals a lot of wounds. People move on. You can still remember people as they once were and try to appreciate them as life moves on. But keep looking forward with enjoyment.
I know how it is. People grow apart and grow up differently when they aren't growing together. People change and we have to accept that. Trust me, I know it sucks. I have had many friendships that just kind of dwindled away because of distance. I find it best not to think about how things should be between you and be happy about how good the good times were. Hope it helps.
Alright Betsy take care. Let us know how your Christmas goes!
thank you <3 i should write one about you :x
Awww this is so cute!!
<3 so do =D i still have my same box of colour crayons from when i was 6 i guess i took good care of them only one is broke >.<