The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) in Once Upon a Twilight blog

Mar 18, 2010 P.Q. Glisson rated it it was amazing

Okay, without going into the whole plot thing, I just have to say this book was two things: Surprising and exciting.
I was surprised because it wasn't like any other young adult book I had ever read and exciting because it was full of fast-paced action, and by action I mean fight scenes. Lots and lots of fight scenes.
I knew this book was going to be different when Katniss talked about the bobcat that started following her around. I expected it to become a pet....oh no, because she is concerned it ...more

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Apr 02, 2010 Amber rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2010, highly-recommended

Has easily moved to the number one spot on my favorite book list! I even scared the poor shop owner in the sleepy little town I'm visiting, 10 minutes before closing bursting in with a specific need and asking for Catching Fire! (sadly they did not have it, buy it may arrive tomorrow) tip: buy them all together! You will be happy to have book two when book one ends! ...more

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Feb 01, 2011 Sharon rated it it was amazing

Shelves: young-adult, nook, favorites, dystopian

WOW! I'm not sure exactly where to start....

To me, this book is a futuristic medly of Shirley Jackson's, The Lottery meets William Golding's, Lord of the Flies with a big helping of Survivor..... all overseen by the politics of an oppressive Big Brother type government.

This is a heartwrenching and horrifying story about survival and humanity. It revolves around 16 year old Katniss and her struggles with both, while being televised and watched by literally everyone. She has to find her inner str ...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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Jan 04, 2011 Mummy Cat Claire rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: ya-novels, series, read-in-2011

WOW. I think most reviews on this book have said it all about the quality of the writing and the deep feelings this book have stirred in so many.
I debated reading the hunger games becuase I am not a fan of dystopian novels. With all the popularity of the book, everyone was reading them but me. After talking with a friend, I finally decided against reading them. So it is funny that I changed my mind.
The thing that changed my mind was the playaway device from the local library. I felt by using t ...more

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Feb 04, 2012 Aliette rated it it was amazing

What an amazing book I could not put it down!!! I was never board. Kept me on the edge of my seat!!!

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Jun 18, 2011 Wrathsqueen rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Check out my review for book 1 in The Hunger Games Trilogy on either my blog: http://wrathsqueensbooks.blogspot.com...

or my youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/wrathsque... ...more

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