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

Aug 03, 2010 Ariel Acupan rated it it was amazing

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Girl ON FIRE, a very fitting description of the protagonist, Katniss Everdeen. A clever, strong-willed, very independent, responsible, clueless when it comes to her feelings, a girl you could go hunting with, great w/ bows and arrows, very keen survival instinct, and all of the things that a guy would go crazy over a girl, she's got it. But seriously, you would really fall in love with her. The way she handles her self when her father died, steps up to provide for her sister and mother, you woul ...more

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Feb 19, 2010 Celina rated it it was amazing

I've heard a lot of raves about this book, and it had been sitting on my shelf for two months before I finally picked it up.

The premise of the book didn't seem to appeal to me, thus I wasn't in a hurry to read it. But surprisingly, I breezed through the book! I loved the mix of characters and the twists. Whenever I think I've got things figured out, the author throws me in for a surprise.

After reading it, I couldn't help but pick up Catching Fire right away. ...more

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Oct 21, 2011 Jenny rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

This is the best book (or books if you include the whole trilogy) that I read in 2010! AMAZING!!! I can't say enough good things about these books, Suzanne Collins is a fabulous writer! ...more

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Sep 25, 2011 Becky rated it really liked it

Shelves: ya, sci-fi, library

I'm still mulling over my thoughts on this book, but I know a couple of you wanted to know my opinion. I really wanted to give it 3.5 stars, but Goodreads just wouldn't let me. I think if I had read this when I was more into my Stephen King phase, I would have given it 4 or 5 stars, but I'm not into suspense as much anymore.

Anyway, one thing that I found disturbing is that many, many 11 & 12-year-old kids have read this. Not just once but several times. I think it is more appropriate for the 14 ...more

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Jun 07, 2011 Melina rated it it was amazing

Shelves: to-re-read, own

It took me almost 3 years to pick up this book an read it. I didn't go in expecting much if anything at all. Now I don't know why it took me so long. This novel explores so many aspects of our immensely flawed human nature.

This story takes place in a dystopian north american future after a worldwide war which seems strangely close to reality when I cone to think of it. During the entirety of my time reading it I couldn't help thinking about a short story by Shirley Jackson: The Lottery. The si ...more

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Feb 22, 2010 Elizabeth *Swords for Fighting* rated it it was amazing

The Hunger Games is definitely one of my favorite books. Every time I read it, I am sucked into this dystopian world that Suzanne Collins has created. I just love the way that she writes. As one chapter ends, I find myself starting the next chapter even though I promised myself I would read only one more chapter and then get back to the real world.

The main character, Katniss, is amazing. I love that she is a strong, independent girl who is smart and has great survival instincts. After her father ...more

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Jul 24, 2010 Marie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: series, favorites, young-adult, own, signed

OH.MY.GOSH. OHMYGOSH. OHMYGOSH .

First of all, thank you to everyone who suggested that I read The Hunger Games. I should had listened earlier, this book was am-a-zing! Can I just assume that everyone has read this already? That being said, there may be a few minor spoilers in my review.

I didn't think I would like this book... like at all. Kids stuck in an area to fight to the death? Doesn't sound interesting. Kinda reminded me of that sick twisted movie where they did the same thing to the cr OH.MY.GOSH. OHMYGOSH. OHMYGOSH .

First of all, thank you to everyone who suggested that I read The Hunger Games. I should had listened earlier, this book was am-a-zing! Can I just assume that everyone has read this already? That being said, there may be a few minor spoilers in my review.

I didn't think I would like this book... like at all. Kids stuck in an area to fight to the death? Doesn't sound interesting. Kinda reminded me of that sick twisted movie where they did the same thing to the criminals. Wasn't my thing.

But, it was nothing like that movie. This book was captivating. From the moment Katniss was signed up to enter The Hunger Games until the moment she left The Hunger Games, I was stuck in a world where it felt like I was watching her along with the rest of Panem. The cool thing about Suzanne's writing is that she includes a lot of background story to the characters. She draws out their lives for you and even though it may be a page or two before there's any dialog, I wasn't impatient, I wanted to know more. I loved being in Katniss' head, most of the time.

I like Katniss, I do. I think she's a great protagonist. She's smart, she's crafty, she's strong, she cares about the people in her life (even someone she didn't have much contact with like... oh I don't know... the boy with the bread maybe?), and she has this sort of innocence that makes YOU the reader, care about her too. I admire her ability to use a bow and arrow and I absolutely admired how much she cared about Rue (who happens to be one of my favorite characters in The Hunger Games). The thing I didn't like about Katniss? I wanted to shake her and just scream "GET A GRIP! PEETA IS NOT PRETENDING!" Silly, silly girl! You can survive with little to nothing but you can't clearly see the boy actually likes you? I mean, it's not that hard to figure out! He wasn't exactly keeping it a secret!

Okay, I admit. I have a slight crush on Peeta. If my slight you mean completely utterly obsessed with. Then yes, I have a slight crush on Peeta :). Peeta, Peeta, Peeta... where do I begin? I loved the way he had his own way of showing Katniss he cared, how open he was about his feelings about her in the arena and after. I love the fact that he bakes (former pastry chef here!) and I think the fact his name is "Peeta" is ironic. I wonder if she did that on purpose... I wish I had asked Suzanne instead of freezing up when I met her. I admire the stunt he pulled with The Careers (my husband reminded me to the term, we're both obsessed lol). Just wish Katniss would had seen his motive behind it.

I hated Haymitch in the beginning, then again, there wasn't much to like about Haymitch. But towards the end, especially when he warned Katniss, I began to really really like him. He's not so bad, when he's not drunk. Which is pretty much... never. I LOVE Cinna. And I wanted to know more about that Avox girl.

I absolutely enjoyed reading this and I recommend it to everyone who hasn't read it yet. And even to those who have! It's full of adventure and action and a girl who can't understand that a boy like Peeta could like her. It's more adorable than it sounds, kinda lol. ...more

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Jan 16, 2012 CaseyKS. rated it it was amazing

This is a great book so far! I think the plot is original and it keeps you interested throughout the entire book! I am halfway through, reading about the actual games now. It is a little disturbing I must say. I think it is the fact that they are children battling for others pure entertainment that really gets me. I am a new mother so it does bug me that the main characters are mere children. I have finished this book as of last month. I really enjoyed the book and it was something differnet. It ...more

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Aug 28, 2010 Steve Vernon added it

About halfway through this book and it's got me by the throat and won't let go. Awesome, awesome yarn. I had been waiting for the paperback (I'm cheap), but I'm so hooked on this I've already shelled out for the other two books in the series - hardcover or not. This book rocks!

I finished it, loved it. ...more

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