Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Review: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

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Novel: The Hunger Games
Author: Suzanne Collins
Pages: 374
Genre: Young Adult (Fantasy/Dystopia)

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Could you survive on your own, in the wild, with every one out to make sure you don't live to see the morning?

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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(I will not be posting any spoilers! Only opinion for the sake of those of us who love to have our first look at a book be untainted by foreknowledge.)

I LOVED it. Interesting concept that leaves you wanting more, romance that isn't just about the good or the bad but about something more substantial and a whole lot of heart stopping, perfectly gasp worthy moments where you sit reading rapidly just trying to keep yourself from screaming out to the characters or crying silent tears. It was wonderful. I can see why so many people enjoy it! It has the adventure side of it but the main characters are still very sensible and level head. It has the mystery that leaves you hanging and wanting more. Most importantly, it has an amazing plot written out in an elegant writing style that is straight and to the point, something I find very refreshing. I would definitely suggest it to anyone, especially fans of dystopias!

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5 Stars!

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Would I suggest you read it:

I would definitely suggest this novel to almost anyone. It does have teens killing one another so there are some I would not suggest read this novel but overall, it is insane, adrenaline pumping and gets you so emotionally invested that you can’t help but wonder what will happen next. Let me say, what will happen next just might surprise you! So I say if you want to read The Hunger games, go for it!

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14 comments:

  1. I read this and I LOVED it! Great review!

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  2. I resisted reading this book for a long time. But when I finally gave in, I really enjoyed it! I'm working my way through the trilogy now. Just have to read Mockingjay...

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  3. I JUST went to my favorite bookstore this evening looking for this - no copies (Half-priced Books)!

    There is another dystopian YA book people are taking about that will be released next month - Matched by Ally Condie - trailer just came out today: http://bibliophilebrouhaha.blogspot.com/2010/10/news-book-trailer-for-match-by-ally.html

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  4. This book will be popular when I have grandkids, its amazing writing. The story is original and your right, its a love story that makes your jaw drop in an untraditional way.

    Thanks for the review. BTW your book cover is beautiful.
    Kjovus
    kjovus(at)gmail(dot)com
    kjovus.blogspot.com

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  5. What can I say, but that I agree totally!

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  6. I have been waiting for my work load in school to go down so I can read this! :)

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  7. I've read all three, I liked them all.

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  8. Eeep! I've just won the last book on this series at a blog contest. I guess I can't read it unless I've read the first two.

    I can't stand the notion of child deaths. It makes my tummy clamp with sick emotions. I'd have to seriously consider whether or not I'd get this for my teengirl.

    I love your blog--you've got great presence!

    ~Elizabeth :)

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  9. Thanks for the follow Emma - I've returned the favour and look forward to reading your blog :)

    Katie

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  10. Congrats on your book, The Thirteenth Chime! I saw you comment at Clarissa's blog and thought I'd swing by.

    Michele
    SouthernCityMysteries

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  11. Thanks for the follow! I LOVED Hunger Games. Slightly disappointed with the next two, but the first one is awesome! :)

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  12. I just won the series, I have yet to read it but I'm very, and I mean very excited to read them all!!!! I hope I have the same love as everyone else does!

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  13. I just got Water for Elephants and I'm so excited to read it! Have you read it yet? It's had great reviews.

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  14. Great review of a wonderful book. I really enjoyed the whole series.

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