These are really great books, I flew through them in a couple of weeks. Thankfully I was lucky enough to read them before the characters were on the big screen. It was awesome coming to my own idea of what each of them looked like as I read the series. Definitely recommend this read!

This is a fabulous series that keeps you on your toes from start to finish. I highly recommend reading theses books from junior high and up. You won't be disappointed.

Great series. I ploughed through all three books in less then a week. Got addictive when into the tale. Enjoyed watching the movie version but loved the books so much more. Excelent tale good for tweens on up to enjoy reading. Donated set to daughter's classroom.

I enjoyed the series a lot, especially the first two books. The third one was less interesting, but the storyline did carry through pretty well. There were a few things that didn't quite add up, and there were points in the books that I disliked, but it is a very good series.

When I bought the trilogy, I did not leave my house until all 3 books were done. This is a very easy read, but still very captivating and engaging. I couldn't wait to watch the movies after reading these. Love love love.

I agree with another reviewer that the writing is quite mediocre. However, it is readable for grade 5 and up. I did like it in the sense that it was a nice and easy fast read. It was a good story, if not a simple story. I did enjoy the movies better than the books which is totally opposite for me. I always like the book better.

It did give me a good lead to my own imagination though. As I was reading, I could picture the world on my own with ease in my head, and watch it in my minds eye.

It wasn't one of my favorite series in that "genre" but I do think it is more for the younger generation.

As much as people will try to deny it, the first book and subsequent film is a definite ripoff of the Japanese film Battle Royale. There are simply too many similarities to be a coincidence.

That's not to say that it's a bad book, or that its sequels are poor, but the very fact that they are not unique makes them immediately suffer. Additionally, the writing quality is simply mediocre, which is something that becomes more and more apparent upon a second and third read-through.

Because the element of romance in these books is such a common trope in other things -- with two boys vying for the heart of one strong, independent heroine -- it's the action scenes and themes of political tyranny and uprising which will have to set this series apart from others. In that respect, I think it does a fair job, with pacing being its strong suit.

This is definitely not the worst young adult series that exists, but it's also far from the best. At the very least, it may encourage young folk to question how their government works and if changes should be made to improve it.

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.

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 loved this series, even though i'm in my mid 30s i found it engaging and relevant. The characters are easy to like and have depth, and the story line is mature enough to keep adult interest.