Son - Lois Lowry

I chose to read Son by Lois Lowry. It’s a science fiction book published in 2012, and for the most part it takes place in a Utopian Elsewhere village, as well as flashbacks to the point of the last three books in its series: The Giver, Gathering Blue, and Messenger. This is a fictional world where colors and emotions don’t exist, so have a careful mind! The story is about a girl named Claire. Her son Gabe was taken (in reality, Jonas took Gabe with him), and she embarks on a quest to find him. I think the theme goes to the fact that you must find your strengths and face your fears.

      The story’s point of view is in third person, and it’s where Claire looks for her son Gabe so that she isn’t worried about him, and it’s inspiring for young teens, just like its precessors. It’s very subjective, which gives it an interesting rhythm and creates the style.

      All three of its precessors (and itself) have improved my eyesight’s color by .005% and I feel bonded to them. It reminds me of the Astronaut Academy series by Dave Roman and the Zita the Spacegirl series by Ben Hatke, as both take part in fictional utopian worlds that the main protagonists save from further danger (both series from the very first book!).

      Overall, I liked the vast majority of the book, especially the foreshadowing between books, and the return of a crucial antagonist – Trademaster. I also like the return of important characters, such as Jonas, Gabe, Kira, and many more! Mostly, I like how the ending seems more concise than the first book,  I would highly recommend this book for 10 & older, because you’ll need an open mind!

Caedan Clarke

10/17/13

Rating: ★★★★☆