Gathering Blue Audiobook

" I thought it was pretty good. Definitely not as good as the first one, The Giver, but kept me interested throughout. A good book. "

" I really enjoyed this book. I couldn't stop reading, I needed to know what new surprise this world held. "

" Kira, an orphan with a handicapped leg is chosen by the Grand Council for her gift of embroidery. The merciless authorities carry their own secrets and suffocate her creativity. "

" This was a reread for me in preparation for reading The Son. I did this book by audio and the reader was excellent. I enjoyed this book but not quite as much as The Giver. I enjoyed the world building and did see it as a companion to the giver more than I had the first read. Kira was an interesting character and I loved Matt. One thing that surprised me though was how abruptly it ended. I hadn't remembered that. Now I am anxious to read the last two in this series. "

" As a stand alone book, I thought it was kind of meh. Very predictable plot but I always like to see children, especially women, at the helm to figure out what is going on and to bring about good. This is only very loosely tied to The Giver but I think that is what saves it. I recently saw Lowry speak and she said at one point that Jonas is named but her editor suggested changing that to refer to a boy with blue eyes. I think that was a good suggestion. I tend to get burnt out on a series but I am looking forward to Messenger. "

" "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry is a companion book to her better known "The Giver". It is set in the same time-frame but in a different place, one where the people have regressed instead of becoming more technologically advanced. The main character is Kira, a crippled teenaged girl who has just lost her mother. After an altercation with a cruel village woman she is given the job of restoring a special ceremonial robe, as she is a talented at embroidery, and goes to live in a building where she meets 2 other talented artists. She begins to doubt everything she has ever known.... It was okay, but not brilliant. It was a childrens' book, which I often enjoy, but it didn't seem terribly original to me. I really loved "The Giver" but this one just seemed lacking. The "surprises" weren't surprising, the "twists" were predictable. "

" Nothing will ever replace my love for the Giver, but this story is beautiful - you feel Kira's struggles acutely. The secrets and strangeness of Kira's village aren't totally resolved until the next book, but it's also great as a stand-alone. "

" Not as good as The Giver. It is slow, maybe the next is better (the messenger), the sequel. "

" It was a quick interesting read but there were no real surprises and it felt unresolved at the end. There was only one real superficial connection to The Giver. Maybe it will tie together in book 3? I'll give it a try. "

" The story is good. Not as good as "The Giver" but that is a hard book to live up to. These stories make me feel much more fortunate to live in a society like ours. This novel could have been longer and more detailed. It really is a good beginning to a story. "

" Al solito, non sono particolarmente entusiasta. Come nel primo, mi sembra che manchi qualcosa e i finali aperti in questo modo mi irritano soltanto. "

" Good book but nothing good happens til chapter 20 "

" Enjoyed this, but not as much as The Giver. "

" As good as the Giver and full of surprises! Loved the twist! A must read! "

" one society progressed, the other regressed i believe they wil clash in the third "

" I liked it okay... The Giver was so much better, though... Not sure if I'll get around to reading the other two. "

" What a wonderful companion to The Giver. Yet another society that cannot handle "weakness" well. However, this community handles it so much different than Jonas' community. Truly a must-read for every young adult. "

" I enjoyed this one as much as the first. "

" I felt like I did after reading The Giver. Gathering Blue is an important book that should be read by many. The message of the book that needs to be thought about by all who are concerned about the fate of this world and its people. "

" Part of "The Giver" series. just as amazing as "The Giver" :) "

" I loved this book and I would reccomed it to any young adult. "

" This book didn't continue with the first book like I had hoped, but still a really good read! I think after reading these I will be able to take on the Hunger Games! "

" This book was so dreadful. God, I can't even. "

" Lacked the depth and resonance of The Giver. "

" Easy, fun read. Love these fantasy society stories! "

" I absolutely loved this book. Don't get me wrong, the Giver was a little better, but this was a great book. I felt the story was very interesting, and cool! I really liked it! Must-Read.<br/><br/>MAGGIE B. "

" Great book for kids in 8th or 9th grade. <br/> "

" Really good book, I liked the Giver sieres it was exiting and fun to read ..! "

" I guess I'm on a Lois Lowry kick but this book was great! "

" very nice story. i liked it alot although i still find that ths Giver was better. but all in all it was very intruiging and gave a realistic point of vue on the future of our society. "

" I loved this book. It was my favorite in the series Giver, Gathering Blue, and Messanger. "

" Definitely not as good as The Giver. "

" I really recommend reading all 3 &quot;companion novels.&quot; They make a nice triptych examining dangerous trends in society, as set in 3 different post-apocalyptic villages. "

" Mysterious. Regressed society of the future...interesting. I enjoyed the book, but the end left me unsatisfied. It didn't seem like an ending at all really. There is another book in this somewhat of a series. I might read it someday. "