Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Messenger: Book Review (Spoilers)

After reviewing, the Giver by Lois Lowry, I think it's right that I should review the next book in the series; Messenger.
The Messenger
By Lois Lowry
Main Characters: Matty
Matty lives in Village with a blind old man called the Seer. Village had welcomed Matty six years ago when he came as a young child, but now things are changing. People began to vote to close the Village to outsiders and turn their backs on those in need. Matty wishes to earn his true name as Messenger because of his job as the messenger of Village. But now the Forest that surrounds Village that once let Matty easily pass through, is starting to close. Matty discovers that he has an extraordinary power that he can use. Matty has one last important mission as messenger; bring the Seer's daughter Kira to the Village before the Village closes, Matty must complete the dangerous mission before it is too late.
1. utopia
2. Joy is brought by people and people only.

3.
Matty: brave, trustworthy, smart

4. The most memorable part of the story was when Kira refuses to be have her crippled leg healed by Matty. This shows her pride, boldness and confidence in herself. It also shows that she cares about Matty and that is why she did not allow him to heal her.

5. The author is trying to tell you that everything being perfect is not perfect at all. Joy brought by man-made objects is fake. In the future, everything is perfect in the story. But really, it's better off being not perfect.

6. I would rate this book a 10/10 because I enjoyed reading this book and it had me thinking for a while. it has an interesting plot and well relates with the Giver if you really think about it. Great read all in all.

7. Beginning:
Matty learns to use his power of healing people and animals.

Climax: Matty goes to the Trade Market and finds out about the dark secrets of Village.

Ending: Matty goes on the journey to find Kira and brings her back with the help of Leader.

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