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Science Fiction· International

Messenger (The Giver #3)

by Lois Lowry
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
#102,049of 99,626 books
Publishers Weekly
Published 2004English
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About This Book

Few works of science fiction have earned the sustained critical attention that Messenger (The Giver #3) (2004) by Lois Lowry continues to receive. Published in 2004, Messenger (The Giver #3) by Lois Lowry is a visionary work of science fiction that pushes the boundaries of imagination and explores what it means to be human.

Book Details

AuthorLois Lowry
Published2004
Country of OriginInternational
LanguageEnglish
Category🚀 Science Fiction
ISBN9786070724497
Editorial Score30/100
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Editorial Assessment

Lois Lowry published Messenger (The Giver #3) in 2004, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of science fiction from International. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation. Critics and institutions have consistently placed Messenger (The Giver #3) among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 30/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. What distinguishes Messenger (The Giver #3) is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Messenger (The Giver #3) reflects Lois Lowry's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with International's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

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notable · national
200430
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About the Author
Lois Lowry
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Lois Lowry is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of young adult.

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Messenger (The Giver #3) was written by Lois Lowry, first published in 2004. Lois Lowry is recognized as a significant author in the field of science fiction.

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Messenger (The Giver #3) was first published in 2004. It has since become a well-regarded work in the science fiction genre, read by audiences around the world.

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