MATTY NOOOOO

The author should be given the Worst Destruction of the Year award. I have never seen an author who could ruin such a good story as he has. At least the second book was only evaluated as a separate story and only ruined itself. But the third book, which is actually a direct continuation of the first and second books and connects the worlds together, is so much weaker, more unplanned, and more contentless than the other two that one can really wonder if a real author wrote this or if it was the work of an apprentice writer!

The story of the first book, which was a science fiction, becomes a complete fantasy. In this story, we have a wild jungle that attacks the members of a village, and a bad trader who buys people's emotions and gives them gambling devices instead (yes, that's how crazy it is

This book finally ties The Giver and Gathering Blue together.

It presents a story that is filled with great sacrifice and the triumph of good over evil. The characters in this book are still as likable as those in the previous books.

I don't think the negative reviews of the last two books truly understand the bigger picture. They claim that it's boring and unrelated, but that's not the case.

Compared to The Giver, this book may have a slower pace, but it is still a great story. It delves deeper into the world and the characters, adding more depth and complexity to the overall narrative.

The connection between The Giver and Gathering Blue is revealed in a way that is both satisfying and unexpected. It shows how the different storylines are intertwined and how the events in one book have an impact on the other.

Overall, this book is a great addition to the series and a must-read for fans of The Giver and Gathering Blue.

The main interest of this book lies in the fact that it is here where the stories of "The Giver" and "Gathering Blue" are found. It offers a unique combination that catches the reader's attention. At the end, one is left longing for more. In truth, the author has indeed written a fourth book titled "Son", which has not yet been translated in Portugal. In fact, the publisher Everest presents these first three books as a trilogy, so it is not anticipated that such a translation will occur.

However, after perusing the second and third books, I experience a certain degree of disappointment as they fail to maintain the level of excellence set by the first one. I find myself somewhat reluctant to recommend to those who have read "The Giver" to continue and "switch from horse to donkey" (even though I have a great affection for donkeys, especially Mirandese donkeys!).

(review in English below)

The main interest of this book is that's where the stories of "The Giver" and "Gathering Blue" meet. In the end you're left expecting more and in fact the author did write a 4th book called "Son".

However, after reading books 2 and 3, I'm somewhat disappointed that they didn't keep up with book 1 and I feel reluctant to advise anyone who has read "The Giver" to go on and "go from horse to donkey" (although I really like donkeys)...

Odd as it may seem, I truly believe that Messenger did a remarkable job of harking back to The Giver in a way that Gathering Blue didn't. It achieved this simply by immersing us into the mind of another likable male protagonist. Matty, who was Matt in the previous book, is now almost all grown up. However, he is starting to discover something about himself that terrifies him. It's something he doesn't understand, something that has the potential to bring about great change in his world.

Other than that, the plot of Messenger follows a completely different path compared to its predecessors. In the previous two books, the situations were bad, and what seemed good wasn't really that great at all. There was a growing sense of unease, a dull horror that things were not as they appeared, building up to a better ending. With Messenger, things start out just as they should be. Life is good in the Village. People share and don't discriminate against others just because they are disabled in some way. From there, it gradually goes downhill. The mysterious Trade Mart has people trading away their inner selves and becoming selfish, only receiving silly things in return, like velvet-covered furniture, an improved complexion, or an old slot machine that spits out candy. But what can be done about it? Trades are forever. That's where Matty comes in.

Matty is similar to Jonas in many ways. He is just beginning to grow up and realize that there is more to the world than what meets the eye. He has a good heart and is willing to sacrifice himself for others if necessary. He is even starting to experience the awakening of new power within himself, just like Jonas. Jonas could "see beyond," The Giver could "hear beyond," and Matty - well, he can fix a frog. (His words, not mine, folks.) He can heal things just by touch. His old friend Kira has the almost supernatural gift of weaving, and Thomas has the gift of carving. Matty can heal.

That healing power makes the climax of this book truly spectacular, and I'll leave it at that. I noticed that it was a little brief this time around, but it completely wrecked me the first time I read it. Prepare yourself for feels - that's all I have to say. :P

If you liked The Giver, I think you'll definitely like Messenger. As always, Lowry builds the suspense until the very end and leaves me longing for more.

The Giver Quartet is a remarkable series of books that takes readers on a journey through different dystopian worlds.

\\tThe first book, "The Giver," has received a high rating of 4.5/5. It introduces us to a society where memories are controlled and emotions are suppressed. The protagonist, Jonas, discovers the true nature of his world and embarks on a quest for freedom and truth.

\\t"Gathering Blue" follows Kira, a young girl with a special talent for weaving. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, she must fight to survive and uncover the secrets of her community. This book has a rating of 3/5.

\\t"Messenger" continues the story with Matty, a boy who has the ability to communicate with animals. He lives in a village that is gradually being isolated from the outside world. Matty's journey in this book is filled with challenges and sacrifices, and it has a rating of 3.5/5.

\\tThe final book, "Son," ties up the loose ends of the series and focuses on Claire, a mother who is separated from her son. Her search for him leads her to unexpected places and reveals the true power of love and sacrifice. "Son" also has a rating of 3.5/5.

\\tPersonally, I loved Matty. He is a kind-hearted and勇敢的 character who always tries to do the right thing. The ending of "Messenger" was bittersweet, but it didn't take away from my love for Matty. In fact, it made me appreciate his character even more. Overall, the Giver Quartet is a must-read for fans of dystopian literature.

Why, that is, what was the need for such a thing

I thoroughly enjoyed this short but sweet novel!

It was truly captivating from start to finish.

Perhaps there was some room for improvements in developing the themes of maturity and individuality.

However, the concept of a village gradually transforming into an eerie and unnatural place due to sinister forces had me completely hooked!

I couldn't put the book down as I eagerly followed the events unfolding.

The ending was incredibly moving and left a lasting impression on me.

Although it involved a sad sacrifice, it also sent a powerful message.

It made me reflect on the consequences of our actions and the importance of standing up against evil.

This novel may be short, but it packs a punch and is definitely worth reading.

Messenger is the third installment following The Giver and Gathering Blue.

Readers who were left dissatisfied by the ambiguous ending of The Giver will surely cherish the insight into Gabe and Jonas' significant role as the Leader of Village.

Matty, who befriended Kira in Gathering Blue, takes center stage as the main character in Messenger. He is eagerly anticipating earning his true name, hoping it will be Messenger. He is familiar with all the paths of the mysterious forest, which grows increasingly menacing as the story unfolds.

Under Jonas' leadership, Village welcomes those who have fled from other communities. However, the malevolent influence of Trader is transforming the people of Village. They decide to construct a wall to prevent immigrants from entering Village. Matty is dispatched into the forest with messages for the other communities and to bring Kira back before the wall is erected.

Matty and Kira's journey through the forest is delightfully spooky and will keep readers turning the pages.

The precise natures of Trader and the suddenly magical forest (recall that it was actually harmless in Gathering Blue) are never disclosed, so although some questions are resolved, others remain unanswered.

The Giver Quartet by Lois Lowry is an amazing series of four novels.

What's astonishing is that there are at least five years between each part!

When you read them, you feel as if they were all written at once and are strangely connected.

This is mainly because the publication in the author's country is the result of the efforts of an entire team, not just one person.

In the first part, The Giver, we meet Jonas, the hero who flees from an entire community in the end of the novel to an unknown future far from sameness, hypocrisy, and lies, carrying his gift that he continues to discover with him. The book is very powerful, discussing many philosophical issues.

In the second part, Gathering Blue, we meet Kira, a physically disabled but very strong-willed girl who also has a very different gift from Jonas. She was raised believing that her father was killed by beasts in a hunt. She was raised in a community that is almost the opposite of what Jonas was raised in, full of fraud and problems. She was skilled in weaving the future on a fabric of cloth. I felt a kind of dismay, as if I was worried about Jonas' future and what happened to him. But this part didn't refer to the first part in any way until after the heroine met her father who had lost his sight and returned to her from a different community, a community that includes the blessed and the fugitives from all other communities (a magical idea).

In this book, there is a secondary character, a small, poor boy named Matty. His presence was secondary to some extent in each part until he came to her with her father. He was the first to think of fleeing because of the harm he suffered from his parents or, more accurately, the one who had the courage to flee from this community to an unknown fate in the forest that was a source of fear for everyone.

Despite Kira's disability and the injustice of the community to her, she refused to return with her father on the promise that she would leave with him one day.

Finally, in this part, Messenger, or the one who receives and sends messages, Matty, this small boy after six years, is the hero of this novel.

This part is very profound as it connects the threads of the previous two parts. We find that the person who came up with the idea of this community that receives everyone, regardless of their flaws and disabilities, and helps them live better, is the Leader, and we discover in the first third of the novel that he is Jonas, the hero of the first part, after many years. He helps Matty discover his special gift.

Matty thought his gift was in sending and receiving messages because the forest itself has special powers that it uses to prevent those who try to enter it. It has powers that humans cannot overcome. But Matty was the only one who could go in and out without being harmed, and in a way, he knew how to act if he was harmed.

Because he lived with the blind man who was presented in the second part as Kira's father, who is waiting impatiently for Kira's return to him because she is his only family now after Matty. He loves Matty and clings to him as if he were his son.

The events develop magically until Matty feels the new problem that befalls this community that is supposed to be a refuge for everyone who has been harmed by their community. Even the matter has reached the point of closing the gates of this community to receive any new fugitive from their community.

And within three weeks, Matty's task was to bring Kira back because after three weeks, she will not be able to flee from her community and will become one of them, and thus the hope of the father and daughter to be together one day will end. The gifts of the three characters, Kira who can draw the future before it happens, the Leader Jonas who can see what is behind what exists and communicate with it with his mind, and finally Matty who realizes that his true gift is not in messages and that he is something greater and more important than that, which is the last word in this part of the novel.

It's a novel that I enjoyed reading. It has a calm and balanced description of magical things that blend with logic and reality to create a kind of fantasy that I really like.

I'm very eager to read the last part of this series, Son.

This third installment makes a clear connection between The Giver and Gathering Blue.

However, I didn't enjoy it as much as I did the previous two novels. Nevertheless, it was still interesting and managed to raise questions of its own. The story delved deeper into the complex world that Lois Lowry had created, exploring new themes and characters.

As for the ending, it was exactly like it was supposed to be, whether one liked it or not. It brought a sense of closure to the series, tying up loose ends and leaving the reader with a sense of finality. Overall, while it may not have been my favorite in the quartet, it was still a worthwhile read that added to the richness of the overall story.

3.5*

"The Giver" quartet has always been a captivating series, and the third installment is no exception. It is truly an exciting and enthralling addition to the collection. What makes this installment even more special is that it brings together characters from the first two books. This not only adds a sense of continuity but also allows readers to see how these characters have developed and changed over time. It is very satisfying to see the connections and relationships between the characters unfold. The story takes readers on a new adventure, filled with twists and turns that keep them on the edge of their seats. The author's writing is as beautiful and engaging as ever, making it a pleasure to read. Overall, the third installment of "The Giver" quartet is a must-read for fans of the series and anyone who enjoys a good dystopian novel.