This book is also a compaion to The Giver. This story takes place in yet another community. Here we are rejoined by characters from both of the previous books. The community in this book is more communal in nature and is founded on acceptance and compassion. Yet even in this idealic setting the flaws that plague the human condition are seeping in and threatening to destroy what has been so cherished.
We see that humans are never free from the weaknesses with each of us. However, while we are confronted once again by the ugly truth of our race, Lowry is a gentle guide and we feel safe to explore the darkness without fear of being sucked into the abyss. Once again we are shown that even at it's weakest the human race is a beautiful thing and there is always hope.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Messenger By: Lois Lowry
This book is also a compaion to The Giver. This story takes place in yet another community. Here we are rejoined by characters from both of the previous books. The community in this book is more communal in nature and is founded on acceptance and compassion. Yet even in this idealic setting the flaws that plague the human condition are seeping in and threatening to destroy what has been so cherished.
We see that humans are never free from the weaknesses with each of us. However, while we are confronted once again by the ugly truth of our race, Lowry is a gentle guide and we feel safe to explore the darkness without fear of being sucked into the abyss. Once again we are shown that even at it's weakest the human race is a beautiful thing and there is always hope.
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