Description
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV.
Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she steps forward to take her sister's place in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead before—and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that will weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
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The first novel is enjoyable, the second not so much, and the third is good except for the epilogue. It's a nice series with good characters and definitely worth checking out if you still haven't wondered what the hype about this YA series is all about.
Book 1 Review (Spoiler Alert):
While I wasn't fond of the narrative style, I did enjoy the book more than I thought I would. I quickly learned what the world was like and how the Hunger Games worked, and once the games began it didn't take long for me to be immersed in the environment of the story.
One scene was a bit of a shocking and off-putting experience to me, but that was probably because I felt that it was a bit risky to put in a young adult novel. This scene was when Cato was tortured by the muttations. The other deaths set a different feel for the novel, so this one felt out of place compared to the others. Although it was an uncomfortable scene, it was also a memorable one even though it felt out of place among the rest.
This is definitely the better book of the series. The build up of the romance was slow enough for it to not interfere with the survival aspect of the story, and the characters were written well enough so that I cared for them as the games progressed. The book also moved in such a way that it was not a bore to go through, and once it was done I was ready to read the next one.
Although the other books are not as good, The Hunger Games series is still a worthwhile read. The themes that emerge later on are good ones to think through, and the plot drives the story in such a way that it deserves a read even if only to find out what happens to the characters and the world in the end.
The Hunger Games was one of my favorite series to read. Suzanne Collins captured the moments perfectly between the characters. The softcover versions are a little more affordable than the hardcover but I couldn't wait for the softcover editions to come out to read/own them. If you're looking for a series that will keep you on the edge of your seat, I would recommend reading this one. The movies don't do the books enough justice.
I read these books for the first time a couple summers ago and couldn't put them down. I have read them again since and they are still just as good. The characters are likeable and relatable. I have recommended this series to so many people and will probably end up reading them again at some point.
I was hesitant to read these books at first. I am glad I did! I think it took me 2 weeks to read all 3. I couldn't put them down! I highly recommend reading them. Suzanne Collins is an amazing writer! I have added these to my book collection and will read them again and again. I even bought all the movies! However, I must say the books are better than the movies.
awesome book, but really scary at the same time you can't stop reading. I have read the hunger games series over five times and I only discovered this last year.
As someone who isn't into action or fantasy or adventure books, I have to say this series was not my all time favourite- but I have to hand it to Suzanne Collins, it was amazing.
I received the whole box set and finished the 3 books in under two weeks. I couldn't put the books down. (Reminder, I HATE action/adventure/fantasy books!)
Suzanne is a brilliant writer and it's very evident in her books. I highly recommend this book for all age groups. My seven year old brother enjoyed them, along with my 36 year old mother and 14 year old sister. Amazing series! 10/10
definitely was one of my favourite book series to read, compared to the movies, one of few book series i read the book cover to cover, read on the suggestion of a teacher
I really loves this book. I've read all the series. The autor catch me from the begenning to the end. I prefer the book at the movies because in the movies they don't have all the caracteristic of the book so the book was verry good.
I read the series at the library. To be honest I could not sit down to read the first book but the 2nd and 3rd was truly captivating! Everything made sense and happened the way it was supposed to happen but it didn't feel like a cliché, you got to know the characters and grow attached to them. Prue will forever rest in peace❤
My absolute favourite series! The books are thrilling and captivating. I couldn't put them down! Easy to read and you will whip right though them. I got all my friends hooked!
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