April 9th, Day 9 of the # AtoZ Challenge and H is for Hunger Games

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April 9th, Day 9 of the # AtoZ Challenge and H is for Hunger Games

Yes, I A.D. Duling has joined in on the hype of The Hunger Games. (Yippee or Boo?) But first I must give a confession… I have not read the series (she shares as she hangs her head in shame), but has seen the movie! And I loved it! So why am I talking about it then? Why is this silly lady talking about this subject, clearly having not read the series and even if she has watched the movie, still doesn't know anything! For shame A.D.! I can hear the scolding voices now…

Well, rest assured this is not a review. This is about why I didn't read the book before I watched the movie and then after seeing it, why I regretted it.

I had read a book once (A Dean Koontz one) and loved it. He's scary! When a movie came out for the book, I of course had to go see it! Well I watched the movie and then went home very disappointed. The book was better and I hear many times, by many others "the book is always better". Is it? It was said about Harry Potter and about Twilight. This is why I have only read half of the Twilight Series. And sadly, (I know this is shameful) part of that half was the second half of Breaking Dawn because part one was so good in the movie; I just had to know what happened next for Bella and had to know right then! So I cheated and read about it. So now I dread that once again, I will be leaving the theater feeling disappointed. I do hope not.

So what does this have to do with The Hunger Games? You ask me.

First reason is because many fans voicing the same opinion that the movie stayed very close to the book and they were happy about that.( Comment below if you think I'm wrong.) This was a first time I have EVER heard this. My other reason is while watching the movie, I did become confused a little bit at times and my dear friend had to "educate" me with some background from the book. Even though I enjoyed the movie thoroughly, I did for the first time, leave the theatre kicking myself for not reading the book beforehand. Many say having done so really helps you to understand it better. I shall now read the series.

I encourage everyone to do this before they watch the movie. If you're a twit like me and have not read it and have already watched it, then I strongly encourage you to read the first and second book to the series before the second movie comes out. So there you go, my little share and advice about the Hunger Games. As for my review, two thumbs up!