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That was the most un-put-downable book I've read in a long time. Hence the updating goodreads at 2 AM.
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Re-read: dec 2011 - still awesome ...more
This book grabbed me by the throat and demanded that I read it over two days. I dreamed about it during the night in between. I woke up in the middle of the next night still thinking about it. The story isn't new: a dystopian society where, to entertain the masses, children are pitted in a fight to the death reality show. But the details of the story still felt compelling -- the training details, the attention to costuming, the thoughts of a contestant who grew up watching the shows.
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A futuristic novel. What’s left of North America is now Panem - a country divided with 12 Districts and a strong Capitol. Annually, the Capitol hosts ‘The Hunger Games’ - a fierce competition to the death between tributes from each district.
Katniss Everdeen grew up in District 12 - a coal-mining district that’s one of the poorest in Panem. When her twelve year old sister, Prim, is picked as a competitor - Katniss volunteers in Prim’s place.
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Katniss Everdeen grew up in District 12 - a coal-mining district that’s one of the poorest in Panem. When her twelve year old sister, Prim, is picked as a competitor - Katniss volunteers in Prim’s place.
If I can describe this book in one word, it would be wow ...more
Okay, did you read that Goodreads plot description? “Kill or be killed,” and all for entertainment purposes. Horrific. And then somehow — I just couldn’t put the book down.
I think the biggest reason for this was the characters. I couldn’t help liking just about everybody in this story. Katniss and Peeta. Prim, Gale, Madge. Cinna; and, of course, Rue. Instantly I cared about them all and was sucked into their stories. Even those who weren’t immediately likable grew on me. Haymitch, surprisingly e ...more
I think the biggest reason for this was the characters. I couldn’t help liking just about everybody in this story. Katniss and Peeta. Prim, Gale, Madge. Cinna; and, of course, Rue. Instantly I cared about them all and was sucked into their stories. Even those who weren’t immediately likable grew on me. Haymitch, surprisingly e ...more
I wanted to see what the hype was, too. Reading this gave me so much anxiety that I forced myself to read it in 2 days to get it over with and then had crazy nightmares. It's just so violent or maybe I'm too sensitive? It's almost like a mix between The Road and The Notebook. The writing is clear, and the ending is great, though.
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OMG!!! This book was great!! Can't wait to read book 2!
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I have heard from several people that this is a great series - I can already tell it is one of those books I want to listen to (since I do audio book vs read) at all my spare moments - draws you in...lets see if it lives up to the hype...YES it really is a "page turner" and you can't wait to get to the ending yet at the same time never want it to end! Fast read and a good choice for a summer book!
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This is the most well crafted book I have read in a long time. The characters, setting and plot pacing are perfect. Gives you lots to think about but is not at all didactic. Released Oct. 2008
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