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The Hunger Games
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Jamie
Mar 04, 2012 rated it it was ok
Well, my wife requested this from the library, but the waiting list was so long that when we finally received it, she figured both of us should read it so we don't have to wait so long again. Although it was fairly interesting, it was also fairly mindless and not necessarily worth the wait (or the hype).

I can understand how this would appeal to the YA audience, but I hesitate to call this a true dystopian novel. For a novel to be truly dystopian (i.e., similar to 1984, The Stand, or even A Canti
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Joby Walker
Nov 17, 2012 rated it really liked it
Shelves: science-fiction
I'm being generous with four stars, but three seems to harsh.

The Good
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Katniss: Nice to have a truly powerful female lead.

Narration: Katniss' voice is excellent -- though she can be a bit clinical/analytic

Suspense: The suspense of the Games is pretty good, though the recovery periods while realistic do let things deflate.

Pacing: The pacing is well done -- plenty of action with some breaks so that the reader isn't ridden too hard.

Minor Characters: Not a lot of
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Rod Dunsmore
May 17, 2012 rated it liked it
quick read. I felt like she does a good job of creating a paced plot that keeps you page turning and interested but did not feel she did a good job developing characters deeply or provoking any kind of deep thoughts. This book is analogous to grape juice as opposed to a good bottle of wine.
Jennifer
May 05, 2014 rated it it was amazing
It's a fun read, just as gripping and intense for the adult as the target-audience teenager.

Much richer and more interesting than the movie.

I will be reading the rest of the series. I finally understand their appeal.
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Keri
I feel like I should mention Battle Royale to be contrary, but it's not. I do love some alternate futures/dystopian/whatever you want to call it. ...more
Raj
Apr 15, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Seems Like everyone read this so I thought I'd give it a shot ...more
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Jun 05, 2011 added it
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Jun 26, 2011 rated it liked it
Lonnie
Nov 10, 2011 rated it it was amazing
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Nov 22, 2011 rated it liked it
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Nov 27, 2011 rated it it was amazing
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Jan 08, 2012 rated it really liked it
Geoff
Jan 22, 2012 marked it as to-read
Beth
Feb 02, 2012 rated it it was amazing
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Mar 27, 2012 rated it it was amazing
M. D. Parkhurst
May 04, 2012 rated it it was amazing
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May 08, 2012 rated it liked it
EMM
May 20, 2012 rated it did not like it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: abandoned
Thomas Clegg
Jul 11, 2012 rated it liked it
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