The Giver: Audiobook
As an audiobook, The Giver runs an estimated 5.9 hours (about 3.9 hours at 1.5× playback speed).
The instrumentWhen will you finish it?
Based on 5.9 hours of listening (estimated).
| Your pace | You'll finish in |
|---|---|
| 30 min / day | 12 days |
| 1 hour / day | 6 days |
| 2 hours / day | 3 days |
| 1 hour / day at 1.5× | 4 days |
You'll finish in–by –
What our data says
- At 5.9 hours (estimated), it's shorter than 82% of the fantasy audiobooks we measured.
- That's 46% shorter than the average fantasy audiobook (11 hrs across 1861 titles in our dataset).
Computed from fantasy audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset (build ); listening time estimated from page count. Methodology.
Who is this for?
Best for fantasy listeners who want dystopian stakes: a weekend-size listen at 5.9 hours (estimated).
About the book
Lois Lowry’s The Giver is the quintessential dystopian novel, followed by its remarkable companions, Gathering Blue , Messenge r, and Son . Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.
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Start listening freeQuestions listeners ask
How long is The Giver as an audiobook?
The Giver runs about 5.9 hours, our estimate from its 200 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 3.9 hours.
Is The Giver free as an audiobook?
Yes, for new listeners: the trial starts you with three free audiobooks.
When was The Giver first published?
The Giver by Lois Lowry was first published in 1993.
