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Messenger (Giver, Bk 3)
Messenger - Giver, Bk 3
Author: Lois Lowry
For the past six years, Matty has lived in Village and flourished under the guidance of Seer, a blind man, known for his special sight. Village was a place that welcomed newcomers, but something sinister has seeped into Village and the people have voted to close it to outsiders. Matty has been invaluable as a messenger. Now he must make one last...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780440239123
ISBN-10: 0440239125
Publication Date: 1/24/2006
Pages: 176
Edition: Reprint
Reading Level: Young Adult
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3.9 stars, based on 68 ratings
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed Messenger (Giver, Bk 3) on
Helpful Score: 1
It's very hard to describe Messenger without giving away parts of The Giver and Gathering Blue. This is the third book in that trilogy. So I'm not going to say anything about the book, other than I enjoyed it very much but consider it to be the weakest of the three. It was nice to have a sequel that wrapped up (somewhat) the other two titles.
sarahchild avatar reviewed Messenger (Giver, Bk 3) on + 4 more book reviews
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Such a great book! This is a bit different than the one that came before it, in that it's darker and definitely more enjoyable for older audiences. (In my opinion, the other two were more suitable for younger audiences.) The story is really touching, though. Definitely my favorite of the three.
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blurbsbybrunna avatar reviewed Messenger (Giver, Bk 3) on + 3 more book reviews
Like the rest of the Giver Quartet so far, this was a quick read that escalated from light to heavy very quickly.

Still no word of Jonas from the original book, but the main players from Gathering Blue are back, as Matty (two syllables now!) is watching changes happen in his new home with Kira's father. The Village that Kira's father introduces at the end of Gathering Blue seemed like the ultimate utopia where everyone cared for each other, however, something sinister has come and people are trading their own souls in exchange for their desires. This shatters the utopia that is the Village and causes the people to close their borders to newcomers.

Matty has 3 weeks to travel through Forest and bring Kira home, before the warped villagers can build their wall (I had to look up the publishing date when this came up... 2004, long before the story paralleled in the US). In the end, he uses his newfound gift to save them all, but at what cost?
reviewed Messenger (Giver, Bk 3) on + 14 more book reviews
enjoyed reading the final book in The Giver trilogy. Tied up all the pieces.
vprosser avatar reviewed Messenger (Giver, Bk 3) on + 161 more book reviews
This book completes the trilogy (The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger). While I loved The Giver, and enjoyed Gathering Blue, Messenger left me a bit disappointed. This book did touch upon things that happened in The Giver, which was great. I do suggest reading all 3 in order, but be prepared that The Giver is the best in the trilogy.
abbykt avatar reviewed Messenger (Giver, Bk 3) on + 113 more book reviews
I was disapointed in the ending of this trillogy. I thought it was depressing and it did not answer a lot of questions about why this universe that Lowry created was the way it was. I needed some kind of origin story or back story. I felt that The Giver was a stand alone book and the next two were just afterthoughts.

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