The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) in If Only...

Apr 22, 2009 Cara rated it it was amazing

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I want to scream to the top of my lungs and say that: THIS BOOK IS BEYOND AWESOME!!!!! Okay so maybe not that much excitement is needed, but boy this book deserves a review I probably won't be able to give. There are plenty of good reviews of this book already, but I can't resist the urge to put my own two cents in too.

You can already get the premise of the story from the other reviews so I won't bother with that. Can I just say that the author did an exquisite job of finding the right voice f I want to scream to the top of my lungs and say that: THIS BOOK IS BEYOND AWESOME!!!!! Okay so maybe not that much excitement is needed, but boy this book deserves a review I probably won't be able to give. There are plenty of good reviews of this book already, but I can't resist the urge to put my own two cents in too.

You can already get the premise of the story from the other reviews so I won't bother with that. Can I just say that the author did an exquisite job of finding the right voice for Katniss? I already like her and I struggle with her while she is playing the Hunger Games. Katniss does a lot of things that will cause some people's eyebrows to shoot up, but you have to remember she has to survive. Even though she does some things that seem not totally right you know her heart is more or less in the right place. She is 16 (an aged used a lot in young adult novels I'm noticing)and still figuring out her stand on the important things.
The whole thing is kind of disturbing, but you can see the appeal it would have on audiences. I mean I got sucked into it so it isn't really that far fetched that people could actually become well... so morbid.

It's really hard for me to really get into what I want to discuss without giving away spoilers. I can say this though, the book had almost everything in it. Thrills, chills, suspense, humor (only a little but it's there), romance (kind of questionable I guess), struggle with identity, life and death situation (obviously), compassion and so much more that I'm sure I am missing.

The world Collins created is extremely believable, and the dilemmas that are presented are engaging and sometimes just painful to watch, but she pulls this off with ease. People just have to read the book themselves to comprehend what I'm trying to say. Needless to say I am agonizing over the wait for the next installment Catching Fire.

Later added: For those of you who didn't know there is a movie coming out! Oh gosh the excitement is too much, here is the link to the trailer. And they have come out with this song for the movie. ...more

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Nov 28, 2011 Booknut 101 rated it really liked it

“Here’s some advice. Stay alive.”

Meet Katniss Everdeen, a 16 year-old who lives in District 12- one of the twelve remaining districts of the nation Panem. Here, everything exists only to entertain those in the Capital…through the annual Hunger Games. 24 contestants or “Tributes” are selected lottery-style – 2 from each district. They are placed in an outdoor arena controlled by the Capital, and the crowds gather to watch as the Tributes battle to the death in order to survive. When Katniss volun ...more

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Jan 21, 2012 TheSeeker rated it it was amazing

My absolute favourite book! I didnt really know what to expect when I got it, but from hearing so much good reviews from it I had to give it a try. BEST DESICION EVER! If your considering giving the Hunger Games a go, dont hold back. You wont be dissapionted! :)

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Mar 21, 2012 Maggie rated it it was amazing

Wow! The author of the hunger games is brilliant!The touching scenes and the brutal scenes made the story come alive! This is a great book for everyone who loves a unique, new feel when reading a book. All the ideas are brilliantly described. Wonderful read!!!!!

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Sep 19, 2009 Jessica ❀Sparky❀ rated it it was amazing

I loved it! It was wonderful. I loved how the plot was character-driven, focusing on their inner thoughts.

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Jan 18, 2010 Abbie rated it it was amazing

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i bought this book because it was recomended on a twilight fansite and i wasn't dissapointed everyone whos a fan of twilight or the mortal instruments should definitly read. ...more

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