Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc.
New York
1993
180 pages
A perfect introduction to utopian/dystopian literature. Well written, with accessible yet terse dialogue. At first the society presented seems reasonable and hopeful--a place without struggle and without chaos. Everyone is taken care of, and all needs are anticipated and meet. But as Jonas’ training as the new receiver progresses, he learns what his society has sacrificed. These sacrifices include the capability to make mistakes and then learn from them, the chance to experience beauty, as well as the ability to understand love. This new knowledge makes him choose to run away from everything in search of something less perfect but more humane. Best for ages 10 and up. *****
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