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Son

By: Lois Lowry
Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne
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"They called her Water Claire."

When the young girl washed up on their shore, no one knew she had been a Vessel. That she had carried a Product. That it had been carved from her belly. Stolen.

Claire had had a son. She was supposed to forget him, but that was impossible. When he was taken from their community, she knew she had to follow. And so her journey began.

But here in this wind-battered village Claire is welcomed as one of their own. In the security of her new home, she is free and loved. She grows stronger. As tempted as she is by the warmth of more human kindness than she has ever known, she cannot stay. Her son is out there; a young boy by now. Claire will stop at nothing to find her child...even if it means trading her own life.

With Son, the two-time Newbery Medal - winning Lois Lowry has spun another mesmerizing tale in this thrilling and long-awaited conclusion to The Giver.

©2012 Lois Lowry (P)2012 Listening Library
Action & Adventure Dystopian Fiction Literature & Fiction Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy

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"Claire's story stands on its own, but as the final volume in this iconic quartet, it holistically reunites characters, reprises provocative socio-political themes, and offers a transcending message of tolerance and hope." ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review)

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Enjoyable well written story. Fell in love with the characters from the beginning.
Loved how the four books tied into each other.
Smooth and professional narration.
So satisfying.

Loved it

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This is my 3rd time listening to this book and I still can't get enough!!! read the first 3 book first, and it will make this one even more great!!

Phenomenal

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AWESOME BOOK. I recommend it to all who love fiction. the reader was great and the book had an awesome plot.

Awesome

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I loved the giver quartet and Son was a remarkable way to close it out!

A great way to finish an amazing series!

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Had I been her editor, several of the first chapters should have been condenced .

Good once it got going.

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Of all the books, it was interesting to listen to other "books" in one. My only advice is, if you're short on time or not listening in the background, the climbing section can be skipped. other than that, a lot of tied ends.

Great Conclusion

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It was just a really unbelievable good book. The narrators voice fit very well to.

It was a good story(:

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An interesting story set in a semi dysfunctional world. If you let yourself be drawn into the story, there is much to consider. Would recommend this series to all.

Nice series

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The whole thing was so good I loved every minute of it very well written

The righting brings you in to the story with the characters

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Loved the storyline and how it brought the characters together from the other 3 books! The only thing I wasn’t crazy about unfortunately the narrators voice. I liked the narrators in the other audio books but hers just had a tone and quality in my opinion didn’t suit well for this book.

Great conclusion to the series!

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