1
by Kazuo Ishiguro
02021330 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a melancholic yet luminous tone that will resonate with The Giver fans.
10 Best Books Like The Giver
If you loved The Giver by Lois Lowry, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Giver are:
- 1Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro0
- 2Brave New World by Aldous Huxley4.4
- 3Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr4.2
- 4Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky4.6
- 5Future's Edge by Gareth L. Powell4.1
- 6The Midnight Library by Matt Haig4.4
- 7Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman4.1
- 8This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar4.3
- 9Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick4.4
- 10The Host by Stephenie Meyer0
In a seemingly perfect society without pain, war, or want, twelve-year-old Jonas is chosen for the rare role of Receiver of Memory, where he discovers the dark truths his community has hidden from its citizens. With the help of his mentor, the Giver, Jonas must find the courage to act when he learns what his people have sacrificed in exchange for their sterile safety.
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2
by Aldous Huxley
4.42006288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a clinical and disturbing tone that will resonate with The Giver fans.
3
by Anthony Doerr
4.22021641 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a melancholy but hopeful tone that will resonate with The Giver fans.
4
by Adrian Tchaikovsky
4.620231760 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a cerebral and awe-inspiring tone that will resonate with The Giver fans.
5
by Gareth L. Powell
4.12025320 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a grim but determined tone that will resonate with The Giver fans.
6
by Matt Haig
4.42023304 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a contemplative and hopeful tone that will resonate with The Giver fans.
7
by Matt Dinniman
4.12026448 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a dark and visceral tone that will resonate with The Giver fans.
8
by Amal El-Mohtar
4.32019
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a lyrical and yearning tone that will resonate with The Giver fans.
9
by Philip K. Dick
4.42008
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a paranoid and melancholic tone that will resonate with The Giver fans.
10
by Stephenie Meyer
02008
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a contemplative and earnest tone that will resonate with The Giver fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Giver
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klara and the Sun | Kazuo Ishiguro | 0 | 2021 | 330 | Closest match |
| Brave New World | Aldous Huxley | 4.4 | 2006 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| Cloud Cuckoo Land | Anthony Doerr | 4.2 | 2021 | 641 | Similar vibes |
| Children of Time | Adrian Tchaikovsky | 4.6 | 2023 | 1760 | Similar vibes |
| Future's Edge | Gareth L. Powell | 4.1 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| The Midnight Library | Matt Haig | 4.4 | 2023 | 304 | Similar vibes |
| Operation Bounce House | Matt Dinniman | 4.1 | 2026 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| This Is How You Lose the Time War | Amal El-Mohtar | 4.3 | 2019 | — | Similar vibes |
| Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? | Philip K. Dick | 4.4 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Host | Stephenie Meyer | 0 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Giver?
The most similar books to The Giver are Klara and the Sun, Brave New World, Cloud Cuckoo Land.
What should I read after The Giver?
After finishing The Giver, readers most commonly pick up Klara and the Sun next.
Who writes books like Lois Lowry?
Authors similar to Lois Lowry include Ursula K. Le Guin, Margaret Atwood, Ray Bradbury.
What genre is The Giver?
The Giver is a Science Fiction novel by Lois Lowry, published in 2017. It features elements of Dystopian.
How long is The Giver?
The Giver is 240 pages long.
About The Giver
In a perfect world, Jonas begins to see the flaws…THE GIVER is the classic award-winning novel that inspired the dystopian genre and a major motion picture adaptation for 2014 starring Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift.It is the future. There is no war, no hunger, no pain. No one in the community wants for anything. Everything needed is provided. And at twelve years old, each member of the community has their profession carefully chosen for them by the Committee of Elders.Twelve-year old Jonas has never thought there was anything wrong with his world. But from the moment he is selected as the Receiver of Memory, Jonas discovers that their community is not as perfect as it seems.It is only with the help of the Giver, that Jonas can find what has been lost. And it is only through his personal courage that Jonas finds the strength to do what is right…The Giver is the award-winning classic of bravery and adventure that has inspired countless dystopian writers as the forerunner of this genre.