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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: broken-characters, living-vicariously, young-adult, movie-material, favorites, disturbing-dystopia, glued-till-the-last-page, chick-lit, strong-females, 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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Apr 16, 2012 David Donaghe rated it it was amazing

I'm not really into YA novels. The Characters I read and write about are usually adult, but after reading the description, the story sounded interesting so I bought the book. Surprisingly, it lived up to all the hype. It has to be one of the best books I've read so far this year. Suzanne Collins has a gift for story telling, and I would highly recommend this book to anyone. ...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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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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Mar 25, 2012 Eoin rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, science-fiction, young-adult

I frantically reread this before I saw the movie yesterday and am proud to say I was able to finish it before I saw it. It still remains one of my favorites books with a strong theme, characters, setting,world and overall just really strong. I believe the mvoei did justice to the book and am thrilled. can't wait to see Catching Fire.
Favorite Quote:
"Wow, I've never had a whole leg to myself before."-Rue (R.I.P), The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins ...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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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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