The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) in Pick-a-Shelf

Jan 20, 2010 BJ Rose rated it it was amazing

Shelves: library-books, young-adult, futuristic, dystopia

In this futuristic dystopian society, an unnamed apocalypse has wiped out all of North America. Rising from the ashes is one nation called Panem, which is comprised of 13 Districts surrounding the Capitol, the seat of power and government. Well, there were 13 Districts, until those districts rebelled against the abusive government - and lost. In retaliation, Panem Central obliterated District 13, and in the treaty that followed, established the annual hunger games, in which each district was req ...more

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Apr 14, 2010 Lindsey rated it really liked it

Shelves: series, suspense, young-adult, first-person, summer-2010-reading-challenge, movie, 2010, fiction, dystopia, 2013

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I was torn between giving this 4 or 5 stars. I would give it 5 because it was like nothing I've ever read, and the writing style was great, but I feel like for my personal taste, I would give it 4 just because I get really bored with survival/adventure/wilderness stories. So, my giving 4 stars to a book of that type is really saying a lot about what Suzanne Collins can do!

I thoroughly enjoyed all of Part 1. Learning about Panem and the Games was fascinating. Also, a very eerie detail to me was t ...more

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Jun 15, 2011 Tiffany rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult

I know I'm a little late to this party...but what an awesome book! I didn't think this would be up my alley but I read in a single-sitting, unable to put it down. I can't wait to get my hands on the 2nd and 3rd book. I know what I am doing this weekend! ...more

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Feb 19, 2010 Ashley rated it really liked it

Shelves: series, post-apocalyptic-dystopian

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. *** Possible Spoilers***

I have waited until I finished the series to write my review of the Hunger Games. From early on in 2009, the Hunger Games was everywhere. I managed to stay in the dark on the content of the story, which I think was the best way to experience it. The only thing I really knew is that there was a kick-ass young girl as the heroine. I'm always a sucker for these types of stories so that was more than enough to go to the top of my TBR list.
Since it was so big, I also waited un *** Possible Spoilers***

I have waited until I finished the series to write my review of the Hunger Games. From early on in 2009, the Hunger Games was everywhere. I managed to stay in the dark on the content of the story, which I think was the best way to experience it. The only thing I really knew is that there was a kick-ass young girl as the heroine. I'm always a sucker for these types of stories so that was more than enough to go to the top of my TBR list.
Since it was so big, I also waited until after the release of Mockingjay to start reading. I have found with my love of series, that it becomes increasingly difficult to hang on for a incomplete series, because by the time the next book comes out I want a refresher, and frequently end up re-reading.
I started The Hunger Games on a vacation, which was an excellent place to read it, because it was so engrossing from the moment I started. If I had started it during a normal day, I'm not sure much "living" I would have done besides eating and cat naps! :)
Katniss Everdeen is a 16 year old girl. She and her family reside in the twelve district in what remains of North America. The "Capitol" is the governing force that basically forces all districts into submission by holding a lottery of sorts gladiator battle to the death between the district's children as a way to keep them in line. Even more dispicably, they televise the event.
That is enough to know that this story packs a wallop. Children forced into killing other children, served up as faux entertainment and used as a tool for a dominating power. Katniss, though only 16 has been exercising the role of parent in her household. Her mother is unstable following her father's death in a mining accident. On Reaping Day, which is the day that the children are picked for "The Hunger Games"; Katniss' sister Prim is chosen as the female child for district 12. Katniss immediatly volunteers to take her younger sister's place.
What follows is an epic journey with Katniss in the Hunger Games. I won't say much except that the story was heartbreaking, tragic and extremely resonating. Stand out moments are with Rue and Katniss' moments with Peeta, the other contestant from her district. I will continue the review with the next book... ...more

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Jul 29, 2010 Britt Lovelady rated it really liked it

Shelves: fiction, action-adventure, favorites

This book had already gotten a lot of hype before I read it, so my expectations were high. Fortunately it lived up to my high hopes and I can't wait to read the rest of the books in the trilogy. Katniss Everdeen is a teenager living in the desolate future . When her sister is picked to participate in the annual Hunger Games, Katniss volunteers to save her life by taking her place in the Games. After training, she and Peeta, the other "Tribute" chosen from her district compete in the fight-to-the ...more

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Dec 05, 2010 Bea rated it it was amazing

Well, I read this series out of order but The Hunger Games is just as good as Mockingjay. And there has been enough time between the reading of the two books that, although I remembered that Katniss was the Mockingjay, I still enjoyed learning the back story. Suzanne Collins is a very skillful writer, who is able to keep the reader wanting to know more. I will keep reading this series. Very nicely written. ...more

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Jan 01, 2011 Melody rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fiction, favorites

Absolutely amazing book. I can't wait for the next one. I just know my kids are going to devour these. ...more

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Jan 09, 2011 Hege rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2011, favoritter

LOVED IT!!!
Can't wait to start the 2nd :) ...more

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Jan 15, 2011 Sarah rated it it was amazing

Oh my gosh, this book really is amazing. I've been wanting to read it for a while but I was afraid it wouldn't meet my expectations. Boy, was I wrong! I think I like Katniss even more than I liked Tally from Uglies. I'm excited tio read the other two books. :) ...more

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Oct 12, 2009 Angela Randall rated it really liked it

Shelves: ange-recommends, read-2012, we-own, sci-fi, young-adult, fiction, first-book-in-great-series, post-apocalyptic, 2000-2009, 21st-century

Slightly horrifying in content, but well worth picking up. It won't take you long to read it - even if you're supposed to be doing other things with your time. ...more

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Nov 25, 2009 Arlene rated it really liked it

Shelves: ya

very unique, suspenseful even horrific..

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Sep 18, 2009 Atishay marked it as to-read

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Oct 08, 2010 Anne rated it it was amazing

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Oct 28, 2011 Tara rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2011-book-list

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Nov 16, 2011 Minttu rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, read-in-2012, a-z-challenge-titles, my-ebooks, 1st-in-series, favorite-authors, young-adult, dystopian, fantasy-scifi, made-in-to-movies

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