A rant about all the stupid discussion posts about THG.

[ℂᖺαᖇᒪἷ℮ ⊰1017 &Tardis⊱]

I LOVE The Hunger Games. But the word games are sigh worthy and the discussions boring. That's why if you want in depth discussions about a book, you have to join a group dedicated to it.
Here's the deepest, most on-topic, dedicated Hunger Games group I know.
http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/6...

I also wish people would make more cool topics for books I love, classics and not.

[Fatin]

Baylor, why would your friends (who you said your friends don't like to read) be on goodreads?
which books I choose to discuss are my choice.
Then discuss the book, don't play games.

Dee, I've emailed goodreads about what to do about books you don't want on your homepage/discussion boards, but I haven't gotten a reply as yet.

Charlie, thanks, but I meant my other books, not THG. I'm sick of The Hunger Games now. But as for your other books, I usually visit the book's page and track down their discussions there, or start my own. You should do that too. God knows we can use other discussions.

[[deleted user]]

Actually I said my friends don't like to read a lot, not that they don't read. One of my friends is on goodreads but that does not mean that she likes to discuss THG as in depth as I sometimes do. The games are fun to play. Maybe start your own website?And then you can screen everyone who joins, like segregation....

[Kirby]

Peace wrote: "just wondering besides the movie, did anyone read the whole serise of the HG?"

you CAN sometimes be a little difficult to understand, peace. but I understand that english is not your first language, so I'd like to take the time to try to understand what you're saying...

you seem to be asking if anyone has read the entire HG series...is that correct? (I just don't understand what that has to do with the movie- that part of your sentence might be unnecessary)

[Kirby]

Peace wrote: "nvm then"

no, I WANT to answer your question, I just didn't completely understand it!

I HAVE read all 3 books, if that's what you asked. several times, actually. have you read all 3?

[Kirby]

Peace wrote: "i didn't read all 3. that it."

did you lose interest?

[Gretchen]

@Fatin, I liked the books and think they served their purpose. I agree with you though that the majority of threads on the topic only hit surface level and don't really expand anything for a critical thinker.
I agree with you that I would love to see young readers expand to other books beyond the modern series. I was long out of school when the Harry Potter and THG books became popular and there has been a flood of YA literature ever since Harry Potter which has been great at getting kids to read but you are right they need to go beyond that starting point.
I like your list of books that you recommend and would like to recommend an author to you that I grew up reading. There are no romances or mythical creatures, no otherworldly situations. Mainly they are about teens and very similar in nature to the Perks of being a wallflower novel the author is Robert Cormier and I suggest you start with "I am the Cheese."
http://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8=...

[Fatin]

Gretchen, thanks for the list, I'll definitely check it out, but I'm not a huge fan of YA. I usually read it when I need a relatively light and easy read. That being said, I'll save it up for when i am in the mood for YA.
I've just finished About a Boy. It was very endearing and heart warming. I'd definitely recommend it to anybody who likes YA fiction.

[Naomi Scarlett]

Okay first things first. I thoroughly enjoyed the hunger games and I am a teenager (or possibly an adult depending on what you consider adult).

Now after that let me say that I believe that the hunger games is ONE of the best, well written books that I ever READ (the only thing I probably liked better then it is A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare). I am in no way saying that it's one of the best books ever written just that its one of the best books I've read.

In regards to those classic books you've listed, well that comes down to a matter of taste. A lot of people don't like to read those because a lot of the 'classic books' were written a long time ago. Most people prefer something more modern as it's easier for them to relate to what's going on. Even if the book is set years in to the future - or even the past - it can still be easier to relate to because it's still influenced by issues that people are dealing with today. I admit that I am one of the people who prefer to read more modern books. With the exception of a few plays written by Shakespeare every time I try to read a classic book I never finish it because I find it hard to get into, it's the same if I try to watch an old movie. And besides what is considered a classic differs person to person. I remember reading a quote once by mark twain saying "classic - a book everyone praises but never reads". By this you could consider the Hunger Games to be a classic (please be aware that I am not saying that it is a classic just that it could be considered one if this is how you judge what a classic is). I say this because everyone praises the hunger games but there aren't many people outside of the Goodreads population that have actually read the book. Most people are either going with what everyone else thinks (obviously they are unable of coming to their own conclusion) or they base their opinion on the movie which is not an entirely accurate portrayal. Anyway my point is that what you call classic can vary and that not a lot of people like reading what is generally referred to as classic.

Anyway I've been rambling and have gotten off topic. As for the many topics that aren't really deep discussion, while I see where your coming from and agree with you to an extent, I feel that if that's the sort of thing people want to talk about then they should be able to. I do agree that those discussions get annoying when your looking for a deep discussion to part take in, but honestly it's not that hard just to scroll past them.

[Naomi Scarlett]

Angie wrote: "Fatin wrote: "Baylor, I haven't read 13 Reasons Why but a friend whose taste I trust recommended it.
Well, this site isn't for your friends, it's for people who read. So, since you do read, I'm sur..."

I agree with the point you are making and with the one Baylor is making as well

[Gabby]

I totally understand about the word games. I mean, what do they have to do with the hunger games?

On the other hand, 'Team Gale' and 'Team Peeta' Sounds like the hunger games, to me. And so does 'Hunger Games Quiz' and 'Review of the Hunger Games' very hunger Games sounding posts to me.

So i agree with some of the things...and others, well, i don't agree with.

[Fatin]

Gabby, there are different sections available for reviews and quizzes. Also, there are about a hundred "Team" posts. Couldn't one, or even ten suffice?

Naomi, of course it's all a matter of taste, but I didn't just list the classics. I listed Roald Dahl (yes, classic, but not a "boring" guy), Douglas Adams (comedy and science fiction) and a long list of young adult novels.

And, I'm not sure if I'm willing to accept that classics can be that open to interpretation.

[Gretchen]

Fatin wrote: "Gretchen, thanks for the list, I'll definitely check it out, but I'm not a huge fan of YA. I usually read it when I need a relatively light and easy read. That being said, I'll save it up for when ..."

Glad you will look it up, just a warning though he's not a really light read. More in the line of Catcher and Wallflower, all angst, depression, wrongdoings etc,.

[Jeni]

I suppose I would just suggest ignoring the threads you don't care for and post thoughtful reviews of the books you love. Play them up! Give us a reason to read them other than your opinion on our literary maturity. Yes, there are better discussions to be had all around, but being called dumb is a bit insulting for those of us who like to take a minute and have a bit of fun.

As for a filter on what comes up based on what you read, yes, please! I am soooo tired of listing things as "to-read" and finding a dozen spoiler threads with the spoilers in the thread title! I have to take things off my to-read shelf because I already know the ending. I despise that more than a handful of dumb threads I can scroll past.

A thousand THG game! trivia! and team! posts would be preferable to reading the ending in a thread title before you've read the book.

Just my own thoughts.

[Leyah]

I agree with Jeni, you should just ignore the threads you don't like. Maybe it's all nonsense to you, but others may think differently. We live in a very diverse world, not everyone is the same, and sometimes (well, a lot of the time) people will come up with these, and it's their choice, not yours. Why do you care, anyway? It's not as if you have to look at all this.

[Naomi Scarlett]

Fatin wrote: "Gabby, there are different sections available for reviews and quizzes. Also, there are about a hundred "Team" posts. Couldn't one, or even ten suffice?

Naomi, of course it's all a matter of taste,..."

I never called Roald Dahl boring but whether he is boring is a matter of opinion. You may not think he's boring but others might. And whether your willing to accept that the term classic could be that open to interpretation doesn't mean it couldn't be.

[[deleted user]]

Amen

[[deleted user]]

I know, but posting this topic the person just started another discussion about a series they do not like instead of posting one about a book they do like= pointless?

[Lauren]

Neal Shusterman writes a lot of great, thought-provoking books for teenage readers. He also does not stick to one genre. If you like dystopia, try Unwind. If you like humor, try The Schwa Was Here. If you like fantasy, try the Everlost series. If you like superhero stuff, try Speeding Bullet. If you like realistic fiction about controversial issues, try What Daddy Did. All of these are well-written, include themes that teens need to internalize, encourage independent thinking, and are relatively short for those of you who are intimidated by "big books".

[Katy]

I think its great you like the classics, I do too. I am not anywhere near a teenager and still think THG is one of my favorite books and is very well written. And I think it is great that teens are on here discussing THG together. It encourages reading. Everyone is different and you shouldn't come on and criticize people who are harmlessly discussing something. You are not better than them because you read classics and its really rude to call them out like that. If you don't like their post..um...don't read them!!!

[Katy]

Yes, you are right. It is much better to make a post ridiculing others who are harmlessly discussing something they enjoy. Much better post. Don't scroll through them. I don't. Find something better to do. Any maybe you didn't mean to...but your post sounded very condescending. I have better things to do my time so I'm not going back and forth with you. But I really do hope that you stop posting this kinda of thing and go find a thread somewhere and discuss some classics or something that you enjoy.

[Fatin]

Samantha, just let it go. Some of these people don't understand what's being said, and they're just going to keep getting on your nerves. I've unfollowed this about 3 times now.
Hopefully goodreads will reply to my email concerning hiding all these discussion threads and we can stop wasting our time having to go through them to find better posts. I don't understand why people are just asking me to "ignore" it.
And Katy, if you've actually read most of my comments, you'd understand what I've been saying but since you clearly haven't, I think you're the condescending one, not me. Uppity would be just the word.

[Joseph]

people do what they do leave them alone they don't have to listen to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Some people learn the hard way,

[Ashley-Anne]

I'm so tired of the discussion topics that are word games or team whatever. I don't care what you're discussing, whether Chaucer or Twilight, but can you choose more stimulating topics?

[Ashley-Anne]

Faith wrote: "They are not discussing books , they are playing pointless games and complaining about the casting choices for the films. .."

I don't mind the film casting ones too much, at least then choices are based on having read the book and understanding the characters

[Ashley-Anne]

Jayden wrote: WHAT R U GUYS ARGUING OR TALKING ABOUT?? i>

had you read the discussion you wouldn't need to ask this question. they're talking about Roald dahl's adult works

[Ashley-Anne]

Faith wrote: "I tried , she didn't go for them . So sad. Maybe I should read her the Handmaid's Tale and freak her out a bit."

maybe start with the giver?

[Ashley-Anne]

Jayden wrote: "WHAT IZ THG???"

The Hunger Games