What Is The Genre of The Giver?

The Giver is a young adult science fiction novel that falls into the dystopian genre by Lois Lowry. It was published in 1993 and has won several awards, including the Newbery Medal, which is awarded annually by the American Library Association to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The story follows twelve-year-old Jonas in a seemingly ideal but perhaps frightening world that lacks physical pain, conflict and other strong emotions such as love or sadness. As Jonas begins to learn more about his community and its secrets, he begins to question whether living in such an orderly society is a good thing after all. The Giver is available in over 30 languages and has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide since its publication 25 years ago. A film adaptation of The Giver was released in August 2014 starring Jeff Bridges as “The Giver,” Meryl Streep as “The Chief Elder” and Brenton Thwaites as “Jonas.” The Giver has been included on several state reading lists in the United States and has remained popular with young adults for many years due to its themes of teenage rebellion, freedom, responsibility and conformity that still resonate with modern readers today.