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Evan Vitale asked this question about The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1):
I recently watched the movie (I know... why would you ever watch the movie without reading the book first!?!). I was just curious - how different is the book from the movie? I want to read this book, but I have a long list of other titles that I am considering reading as well. Just wanted to know if I'll be blown away by it.
Kim Guldi I read the books first. When I went to see the movie, people were there who hadn't read the book, and they had no idea what was going on. The book is …moreI read the books first. When I went to see the movie, people were there who hadn't read the book, and they had no idea what was going on. The book is so. much. better. than the movie. The movie was like watching a summary. Read the book, you won't regret it.(less)
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