![]() ![]() I really enjoyed Matty's character, and was happy to read more about him since I liked him so much in Gathering Blue. I think the presumed post-apocalyptic world with disparate communities was intriguing, and I loved the beauty of the ending. Published in 2004, the book seemed to foreshadow Trump's obsession with building a wall. ![]() Village is an example of how communities can benefit from diversity and compassion. Reading the book in 2022, there's an apparent parallel with contemporary issues of immigration and borders. Village thrived on selflessness - everyone welcoming newcomers and caring for one another - and it suffered when Trademaster introduced selfishness into their community. ![]() The story of Village presents a heartwarming, meaningful message. The fantastical aspects of this world are clear early on in Messenger, with Forest actively attacking people and Matty discovering his paranormal ability. It's been a while since I read the first couple books, but I remember being thrown off by the supernaturalism in The Giver, because it wasn't evident at first, and I don't even remember any supernaturalism in Gathering Blue. *** Warning: This review contains spoilers!! *** ![]()
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