The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) in YA and Beyond

Apr 10, 2011 Lauren rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 5-stars-, reread, romance, dystopian, drama, adventure, young-adult-fiction, in-a-series

Let's jut begin by saying that this book is mindblowing (as well as the events in the plot). I'm constantly searching for 'unique' books that offer a totally original plot... and this hits the bulls-eye.

So basically this book (it was so utterly amazing that it changed my opinions on the world, by the way) is about Katniss Everdeen, a teen girl living in a dystopian world far off into the future. The only problem is that she lives in the poorest part of her country, Panem. The problem is that her Let's jut begin by saying that this book is mindblowing (as well as the events in the plot). I'm constantly searching for 'unique' books that offer a totally original plot... and this hits the bulls-eye.

So basically this book (it was so utterly amazing that it changed my opinions on the world, by the way) is about Katniss Everdeen, a teen girl living in a dystopian world far off into the future. The only problem is that she lives in the poorest part of her country, Panem. The problem is that her father died from a mine explosion. The problem is that she must take care of her family and feed them. Once a year each District in the nation must randomly choose a boy and a girl to compete in the ruthless, deathly Hunger Games. It is a reality show that is used as a reminder of how bad the days 'back then' were…

I really appreciated Katniss' devotion to Prim, and I even enjoyed her close-to-nil sense of humour and emotionlessness. And yes, this made her a rather hard character to identify with, but nevertheless, it gave her that *POW!* that proper heroines need.

My favourite characters were Peeta (*sigh*), Cinna (what a fashionista!) and sweet, darling Rue. I would like to know more about Gale though. Is he as swoon-worthy as Peeta (that was meant to be a funny joke.)?

Now, just to let you know, I cry about once a year due to a book. And this year the 'Made Lauren Cry Award' went to the Hunger Games. Even though Katniss can have as much emotion as a rock, a few tears slipped under my eyelids when I read about *that part* (for all people who have read this, you should know where).

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I recommend this book for almost entirely everyone. And I typed that word: almost, because it is quite gory at times. So if you chuck at the thought of blood, please, for your own sake, do not read this book. It could result in suicide. BUT for those with the stronger gag reflexes, I can 100% guarantee that you'll fall in love with this book. I swear an oath on it.

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Mar 24, 2011 Joy Joy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2011, 5-stars

I adore this novel. When I was in high school, I loved watching an anime Hunter X Hunter. It had some similarities with Panem's yearly hunger games. In Hunter X, group of players killed each other to be proclaimed victors of the world's largest auctioned video game.

I was totally engrossed when the hunger games started. The arena was like an abattoir. Personally, i abhor killings. I am faint-hearted. But in support of Katniss' survival and Peeta's real love for her, I would surely behead the othe ...more

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Apr 13, 2011 Michelle rated it it was amazing

Shelves: wishlist, ya-lit

OMG....couldn't put it down. Literally. One of only a couple books that I stayed up ALL night to read. As for the kiddos..they LOVE it just as much as I. ...more

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May 11, 2011 Nina rated it liked it · review of another edition

It's not as good as Harry Potter, but definitely it's a page-turner. Though Peeta has more exposure than Gale, i still prefer the latter. :D ...more

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May 12, 2011 Rachael N. rated it it was amazing

Best book I've EVER read!I couldn't put it down, I was constantly reading during class and recommended to EVERYONE I knows afterward! ...more

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Mar 28, 2011 Madeline rated it it was amazing

Shelves: owned-books

One of the absolute best books that I have ever read!

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May 16, 2011 ❀ ℓu-ℓu-ℓuna ❀ rated it really liked it

Shelves: time-contemporary, read-to-review

A wonderful book one for a wonderful series to come. Enough to even make it into a movie (hoping the movie won't disappoint as much as the other ya books-movies did)... it's action packed with a little romance and the mish-mash of all things politics... It's a wonderful read and the violence, although subtle as it may go, its a s violent as we want it to be... perfect in a sense. ...more

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Apr 08, 2011 Lyndsay rated it it was amazing

This book was amazing! I was at the edge of my seat reading this. The plot was nothing like I have read before, but there were some "Lord of the Flies" moments for me. Great reading experience! ...more

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