Gathering Blue
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Gathering Blue
Narrated by:
Katherine Borowitz
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Narrated by:
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Katherine Borowitz
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Lois Lowry
About this listen
Lois Lowry’s Gathering Blue continues the quartet beginning with the quintessential dystopian novel, The Giver, followed by Messenger and Son.
Kira, an orphan with a twisted leg, lives in a world where the weak are cast aside. She fears for her future until she is spared by the all-powerful Council of Guardians. Kira is a gifted weaver and is given a task that no other community member can do. While her talent keeps her alive and brings certain privileges, Kira soon realizes she is surrounded by many mysteries and secrets. No one must know of her plans to uncover the truth about her world and see what places exist beyond.
©2006 Lois Lowry (P)2008 Listening LibraryCritic Reviews
"Lowry returns to the metaphorical future world of her Newbery-winning The Giver to explore the notion of foul reality disguised as fair....Readers will find plenty of material for thought and discussion here....A top writer, in top form." ( Kirkus Reviews)
"Lowry has once again created a fully realized world full of drama, suspense, and even humor." ( School Library Journal)
"Lowry has once again created a fully realized world full of drama, suspense, and even humor." ( School Library Journal)
My only gripe with the writing is Kyra, the main character, seems to only have two character traits. She can sow, and has a lame leg. At times it felt annoying to have it explained over and over that she couldn’t run because of her leg, or couldn’t do this or that for the same reason. It felt over-explained and like I needed to be told why she couldn’t do this or that because I’d suddenly forget that she’s lame. The book wouldn’t let me forget that. I don’t even know what color her hair, skin, or eyes are. There’s a time where she trades her hair tie to a tyke, and that would have been the perfect opportunity to explain her looks, but all I know is that her hair is long enough to be tied up. Love the book, didn’t need the explanations.
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