Have you ever just finished reading a really great book and wished that you could broadcast the recommendation to everyone you know and even to perfect strangers?! Good reads do that to you- stir your hearts, find your inner voice, hold your breath in anticipation and basically makes you pump your fist and say "That was a shiok (Singapore slang for great) read!"

Well, this is a platform for us to share these great experiences with one another! All too often, we read a superb book and do not have the chance to pen down our thoughts and to recommend it to someone else. Do that now, by dropping us an email at bookpicks4all@gmail.com so that we can post it on this blog.

Do, however, bear in mind that kids as well as adults read this blog, so do be discerning in your recommendation, choosing only wholesome and noteworthy reads. Much thanks to all and happy reviewing!

Sunday, 12 August 2012

Eye-opening Read: The Giver by Lois Lowry

Hi all! Sorry my mum & sis aren't as active, I'll remind them to post more often (I think I know a book my sis has in mind...). Well, today's book is The Giver by Lois Lowry, which is my Lit book for school. This Newbery Medal book is about Jonas, a 12-year-old boy living in a futuristic community without colour, pain & love. All memories of the past (our present) are held by a man called the Receiver. When Jonas is chosen as the new Receiver, he learns about real pain & gains wisdom from the memories.

When I read this book for the first time, I realised how much is lacking in this society, yet the people don't know what they are missing. I recommend this to those who enjoy easy reading with easy-to-understand concepts. The memories are very vividly described so you can see it the way Jonas, one who has never known of these things, sees it & relate closely with him. The ending poses a cliffhanger, providing a mysterious element. You can also read the companions to this book, Gathering Blue & Messenger.

Hope you'll enjoy this book as much as I did & trust me, you'll probably never see colour the same way after reading this! Stay tuned for more entries & do remember to drop us a comment! Happy Reading!
Lydia
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