The Giver by Lois Lowery #2

            The book that I am reading with my book club is The Giver by Lois Lowery. In my last blog post I left off right before Jonas received his assignment. Jonas received the assignment of Receiver Of Memory. His job is to collect memories from before Sameness and use them to advise the Elders.  In the story a baby by the name of Gabe lives with Jonas and his family unit because he needs extra nurturing. I believe that Gabe has the same gift as Jonas. 

            The gift the Jonas posses is the gift to receive memories. I believe this because Lois Lowery explains how Gabe has the same light eyes that Jonas has. The Giver also has these light eyes, which makes me think that they are probably a trait of people who can see beyond. The light eyes allow these people to see color. In the beginning of the story Jonas says that an apple changed but he can’t explain how. Later we learn that Jonas saw the apple turn red. Gabe, Jonas, The Giver and a few other members in the community have the ability to see color. I think that Gabe has the ability to see beyond.

            Overall I highly recommend this book to everyone. It is interesting, engaging and overall an amazing book.