The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Sep 10, 2010 Melissa rated it it was amazing

Shelves: ya, absolute-favorites, another-time-period-world

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Alright i'm big enough of a person to admit when i have been a bit unfair against this book. At first i was afraid to try it because it was being hyped so much and it had a bit "end of the world" theme. The last few times i jumped on the bandwagon of "OMG this book is so amazing" i found a book i'd loath for eternity and i one that i got bored with. The Hunger Games goes to show why you should always give a book a chance. It was the blog Reading Teen and Lori (the children's librarian at a local Alright i'm big enough of a person to admit when i have been a bit unfair against this book. At first i was afraid to try it because it was being hyped so much and it had a bit "end of the world" theme. The last few times i jumped on the bandwagon of "OMG this book is so amazing" i found a book i'd loath for eternity and i one that i got bored with. The Hunger Games goes to show why you should always give a book a chance. It was the blog Reading Teen and Lori (the children's librarian at a local library) gushing that led me to renting this book. Now i want to buy this book. It was one of the best books i read in a long time.

There is something about The Hunger Games that you really can't turn away from. It's like watching a car wreak. You don't know why, but you want to read more and more. This feeling was intensified since i was determined to not look ahead of the book. Katniss is such a wonderful character and role model for young girls. She's strong, smart, and resourceful. An additional plus for me is that she is considered a "normal girl". You don't know how tired I am of reading about "pretty heroines". Normal/plain girls can be just as kick ass and Katniss shows this.

Peeta is another thing. He really reminded me of Yuki from the Fruits Basket manga. Strong in his own way, but weak as well. Not at all you're normal hero. It's something i have to give props to the author for letting the male lead sit back to the female for once. At this point though i'm not entirely sure how i feel about his character. He doesn't seem to mesh well with Katniss at the moment.

Regarding the plot.... OMG BRILLIANT! I really didn't think i'd like the whole new North American's civilization thing, but i did. I also loved how the author gives you tab-its, but then holds them from you. The last author who seemed to do this correctly was J.K.Rowling. Yes, i just admitted that Suzanne has a similarity to one of my favorite authors of all time. Simply brilliant. I also like how Suzanne wasn't afraid to "go there" as you might say. The killing of kids can be a bit taboo. Yet Suzanne pulled it off with just the right amount of class. I almost cried when poor Rue was killed. Then the emotional break down that Katniss started to have. It was all very realistic. Something i appreciated from the normal hero/heroine who goes through a major trauma and then goes bakes cookies while whistling a cheery tune. Things aren't happy dory. The Capital is doing something utterly cruel and it's showing on every page. The fact that Katniss refused to play the game and is starting a rebellion is very pleasing. ^^

In the end,I literally cannot wait to read this next book. I'm debating with myself if i just want to go ahead and buy the series or wait till i read the next book (someone-else has it out at the library)....

Rating: 5 stars. Absolutely brilliant.

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May 24, 2011 Lisa Wadsworth rated it it was amazing

Very good book!

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Dec 20, 2010 Jaime rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: trilogy, young-adult, favorites

I do not hand out 5's often, but I have to say this book was amazing. I am looking forward to the next in the trilogy. I have to know where this story goes!!! ...more

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Nov 09, 2010 Zaanodes rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: a-suzanne-collins, s-hunger-games-suzanne-collins, owned-kindle

I really didn't expect to like this book. Not only did I like it, but "nnnnoooooo" came out of my mouth at the end. Damn, I hate cliffhangers! Now, I have to add another book to my TBR!

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Jul 11, 2010 Shannon rated it it was amazing

Shelves: listened-to

This reminded me alot of Stephen King's The Long Walk. It was very good. I think Katniss really cared about Peeta and was torn with having to pretend at the romance. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. ...more

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