"The Giver" is more of an analogy of what could happen if the government controlled all aspects of human life. Humans often complain about the very things that make us human. There are complaints about the weather, having children, children's behaviors, dealing with in-laws, jobs, racism, etc. The author was trying to present a society which could be viewed as a "perfect society." In the society there is no violence, racism, or challenges. The lifestyle initially may seem mundane but there is a peace to having no emotions or feelings. However, the exterior is pulled away as the Giver transfers memories to Jonas.
The reader begins to see that reality, as we know it, is a gift. Even pain has something to offer. I doubt that any of the events could be real with the exception of euthanasia which is referred to as release in the society in the book. Another reason it could not be real is that it would be very hard to hide the type of society away from other societies. In the book a plane that is lost flies over the society. With the rapid progression of land development and the search for resources even primitive societies are being exposed and have lost their way of life to modern experiences.
No, it could not be real or believable. There are elements of believability. For example the Nazi party did a pretty good job of keeping the population under control during Hitler's era or so many Jews and other would not have died at their hands.
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