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The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)

Suzanne Collins

Start date: February 24, 2012

Finish date: March 26, 2012

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Why we're reading this: February 24th will start our Chapter A Day Countdown.. each day we will discuss a chapter of the Hunger G…more
[close] February 24th will start our Chapter A Day Countdown.. each day we will discuss a chapter of the Hunger Games. We will finish the Hunger Games a day before the movie comes out. I think this is a good way to read the book before the movie. :) Do you like this idea?

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Feb 17, 2011 Parvathy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, young-adult, movie-material, living-vicariously, disturbing-dystopia, glued-till-the-last-page, chick-lit, strong-females, broken-characters, thrillers

When I first heard about this book I thought I woundn't like it because of it's utterly depressing back drop but nevertheless decided to give it a try as it had such great reviews and to my surprise found it to be highly entertaining. An absolute page turner which should not be missed by book lovers. ...more

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Feb 10, 2011 Aparajitabasu rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy, fiction, sci-fi, young-adult

Another YA book triology that is making the rounds as an international best seller, The Hunger games triology.The Hunger games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay....these are the three books that make the series. As usual i found out about this book from my new best friend goodreads.com in a YA books disscusion forum and it definitely proved to be worth it.

This is how the summary on the back cover of the first book of the series goes like :

In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies th ...more

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May 06, 2011 Books-treasureortrash rated it liked it

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Book Review: 2 Treasure Boxes

How would you feel to be forced to watch your children murder each other in an annual televised event? The Hunger Games is a futuristic novel about an oppressive state abusing its people and how they respond to this treatment. First we meet Katniss, a resourceful 16 year old girl, who is solely responsible to keep her family fed and alive. She does this by illegally hunting wild animals in the forest surrounding their village.
As the story unfolds we learn that once Book Review: 2 Treasure Boxes

How would you feel to be forced to watch your children murder each other in an annual televised event? The Hunger Games is a futuristic novel about an oppressive state abusing its people and how they respond to this treatment. First we meet Katniss, a resourceful 16 year old girl, who is solely responsible to keep her family fed and alive. She does this by illegally hunting wild animals in the forest surrounding their village.
As the story unfolds we learn that once a year two teenagers from each district are selected to engage in the hunger games. This is where twenty-four youths are made to compete against each other in the Capital in a staged arena until just one child is left alive. Katniss becomes one the participants and we experience this horrific situation with her as she struggles to stay alive.
This is the first book in The Hunger Games Trilogy. It is a young adult, science fiction book that takes place on Panem, which was once the continent of North America, at an unknown futuristic date. The story is told in a first person narrative from the point of view of the main protagonist, Katniss Everdeen. Suzanne Collins has also written The Underland Series plus a couple of other books written for youths.
The tale is well told and interesting. I was captivated from the first page and I felt intrigued right up to the end of the book. I really came to care about the main character Katniss. I was curious to see what she was going to do and how she was going to respond to the terrible environment she was forced to live.
However, I found the premise to be unbelievable based on the world that was created. I did not think there was enough justification to enforce people to watch and endure their children’s death in a meaningless game. In addition, there were also a couple of plot holes. At times, Katniss comes across as very resourceful and smart. Other times, she is really dense. This is a standalone story which builds to a suspenseful but somewhat transparent ending.
I enjoyed this book, I am curious to see where the story is going so I will read the next book in the series. If you enjoy reading science fiction books, and you have some spare time, then you should give this book a try.

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Jan 26, 2011 Ais rated it it was amazing

Shelves: dystopian, yaloveydoveystuff, movie, trilogy, realitybites, favorites

Katniss Everdeen is just a regular teenage girl. Yeah, right, pffft. Instead of living a carefress life, Katniss is the one that is relied on to bring food and other essentials into the family home. Her mother is distant and aloof since the death of her father leaving Katniss to care for her and her younger sister Prim.

Katniss lives in District 12 of the nation Panem. It is the furthest district away from the Capitol where decisions are made and wealth is accrued. Leaving District 12 and it's ci ...more

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Feb 08, 2011 Heather rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, all-time-favourites, books-so-amazing-i-re-read

Well, i liked this book, a lot. I had heard about it from a lot of people so thought id read it to see what all the fuss was about and now? Im completely hooked and waiting for the second book to arrive! I really liked the main charecter Katniss Evergreen and thought she was a easy charecter to connect to as well which made me connect with her more. The main boy, Peeta, wasn't too bad either. He wasn't a natural survivor like Katniss but he adapts well. My favourite charecter in the book though, ...more

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Jan 16, 2011 Madeleine rated it it was amazing

i loved it and I think it was one of the best things i have ever read. This book really makes you think about how things are.

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Nov 06, 2010 Sophia Tallon rated it it was amazing

Shelves: totally-the-best, books-to-movies, best-series, favourites

I love this book!It's so good I could not stop reading it.I stayed up forever reading it.If you haven't read this yet ,stop what your doing ,and get the book! NOW!! ...more

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Feb 16, 2011 Alyssa rated it it was amazing

One of the best books I have read. While this book was an amazing read the later books fell a little flat so that takes it down a few notches in my book.

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