Book Description
The Hunger Games
Katniss is a 16-year-old girl living with her mother and
younger sister in the poorest district of Panem, the remains of what used to be
the United States. Long ago the districts waged war on the Capitol and were
defeated. As part of the surrender terms, each district agreed to send one boy
and one girl to appear in an annual televised event called, "The Hunger
Games." The terrain, rules , and level of audience participation may
change but one thing is constant: kill or be killed. When Kat's sister is
chosen by lottery, Kat steps up to go in her place.
Fine Printing's Review
The Hunger Games
along with the subsequent books (Catching
Fire and Mockingjay) is a prime
example of genius writing by author Suzanne Collins. I was hesitant to pick up
the books. My tastes tend to veer away from most YA novels, as well as stories
that will knowingly not end well. However, I started out, promising to read
only the first one so I could write a review and end there. Thirty-six hours, eleven cups of coffee, and a refusal to sleep
later ... all three books had been read. I am pitiful ... I KNOW. In my defense this story is really
fantastic, and will drag you in, whether you wish to or not.
Katniss is the perfect heroine: young, brave, determined,
family centered and quite literally willing to die for others. And Collins
subtle yet poignant shows of government tyranny and the degradation caused by
reality television reminds us of today's society. Also, the relationships formed, lost, and
strengthened throughout the storyline will make a reader laugh, cringe and cry.
There is not much else I can find to say, really because I
do not wish to give away any of the plotline. If you are a reader or not, if
you are 16 or even 61, these are books that you can pick up and enjoy.
If you have read them, or do read them, leave a comment and
let me know what you thought. The books have caused a lot of controversy and I
am very fascinated to see how others might react!
Warning: Although this
series is considered Young Adult, I feel they should hold a rating, just like a
movie. This is a VIOLENT and GRAPHIC series. Rest assured there is no intercourse, but the
violence is strong and detailed. I would not suggest letting someone under the
age of 16 read this series, unless as their parent you consider them
emotionally mature and/or have read the series beforehand and deemed them
acceptable. Otherwise, happy reading!
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