The Hunger Games by Suzzane Collins Showing 1,351-1,400 of 1,573

[Heidi]

Yay!

[Ezra]

So, I haven't read the entire book yet, just the 'look inside' on Amazon. I liked it so far, although I was surprised to see it was done in present tense. Maybe it's because I'm so unused to seeing it, but it actually distracted me from the story a bit. I'd probably get used to it eventually, but did anyone else feel like that?

[Heidi]

Ezra wrote: "So, I haven't read the entire book yet, just the 'look inside' on Amazon. I liked it so far, although I was surprised to see it was done in present tense. Maybe it's because I'm so unused to seeing..."

It didn't bother me but I know several people who mentioned they did not like that format.

[Ezra]

Heidi wrote: "Ezra wrote: "So, I haven't read the entire book yet, just the 'look inside' on Amazon. I liked it so far, although I was surprised to see it was done in present tense. Maybe it's because I'm so unu..."

Yeah, I mean, I'm guessing I'd probably stop noticing it as soon as I read a chapter or two. I would find it super annoying to write that way. I just don't really know why one would choose that tense haha.

[Kurukka]

I read somwhere, in a review, I think, that the present tense is actually perfect for THG since everything in the books is intense, immediate, and constantly in progress. Like in the third book when Katniss says (view spoiler)[that she and Peeta are growing back together (hide spoiler)]. I rather agreee on that point. Life is an everyday fight where you're constantly moving on. It doesn't really matter what happened before, or what might happen in the future, it's what we do, here and now, that has consequences. What's done is done, what will happen is uncertain. Only what you decide in the present will move things forward and I think that reflects well in THG.

[Bethany]

Cécilia wrote: "

This image like, melted my initial anger on Cinna's casting. I'm sold now."

Love that picture!!! *squeals* I can't freakin wait!

[Gracesha]

Latest trailer!!!!!!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoUT7q...

[Bethany]

Gracesha wrote: "Latest trailer!!!!!!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoUT7q..."

Gaaahhhhhh! I can't stand this...it looks so good!

[Heidi]

Awesome!

[Cassi aka Snow White]

Why aren't they showing more Peeta?

Am I the only one alarmed by the shocking lack of Peeta?

[Becca]

chills...

[Heidi]

Cassi aka Snow White wrote: "Why aren't they showing more Peeta?

Am I the only one alarmed by the shocking lack of Peeta?"

Well it was only 1 minute!

[Becca]

Besides which, they can't give it all away in the preview for those who haven't read the books.

[Bethany]

Cassi aka Snow White wrote: "Why aren't they showing more Peeta?

Am I the only one alarmed by the shocking lack of Peeta?"

No, Cassi. I'm with you! I want more Peeta!!

[Julie]

Am I the only one who gets goosebumps while watching the trailers? Haha

[Gwennie]

No! I watched it at home last night and my friend and I squeeed and got goosebumps and wailed because she may not be able to get the day off so we can see the midnight showing.

[Diana]

Julie wrote: "Am I the only one who gets goosebumps while watching the trailers? Haha"

I'm actually a little upset over the lack of chills and goosebumps I'm experiencing. I do get really giddy though.

[Heidi]

I am totally goose bumpy!

[Julie]

Diana wrote: "Julie wrote: "Am I the only one who gets goosebumps while watching the trailers? Haha"

I'm actually a little upset over the lack of chills and goosebumps I'm experiencing. I do get really giddy th..."

Giddy is good too!

[Theo]

I definitely get goosebumps. I also have exceeded the amount of times I should have watched this new 1 minute clip...which is about 15 times haha.

[Jim]

Two moments:

When she screams, "I volunteer."

When she raises three fingers into the air, as seen by the newsfeeds.

I'd watch the movie just for those moments alone.

[Gwennie]

Yes! Those are the two moments that gives me chills every time I watch the trailer.

[Heidi]

Is it sad that I keep checking to see if they plucked poor Prim's eyebrows??

[Cassi aka Snow White]

Heidi wrote: "Is it sad that I keep checking to see if they plucked poor Prim's eyebrows??"

Nope. Totally understandable.

[Becca]

Bahahaha Heidi, I did too!

[Bethany]

Stopped by hot topic this weekend and picked up a HG tshirt!! I can't wait to wear it to the movie like a big dork. Although, i'd prefer a shirt that said 'team Peeta' or 'district tribute', but I'll take the flaming mockingjay pin :)

[Melodie]

Bethany wrote: "
Stopped by hot topic this weekend and picked up a HG tshirt!! I can't wait to wear it to the movie like a big dork. Although, i'd prefer a shirt that said 'team Peeta' or 'district tribute', but ..."

Thanks for the heads up! I'll have to stop by Hot Topic while I'm out tomorrow and pick one up, too!

[Bethany]

Melodie wrote: "Bethany wrote: "
Stopped by hot topic this weekend and picked up a HG tshirt!! I can't wait to wear it to the movie like a big dork. Although, i'd prefer a shirt that said 'team Peeta' or 'distric..."

Woo hoo!

[Diana]

Bethany wrote: "
Stopped by hot topic this weekend and picked up a HG tshirt!! I can't wait to wear it to the movie like a big dork. Although, i'd prefer a shirt that said 'team Peeta' or 'district tribute', but ..."

I WANT ONE! But maybe not as bold, I'm really looking forward to the nail polish.

[Melodie]

Bethany wrote: "
Stopped by hot topic this weekend and picked up a HG tshirt!! I can't wait to wear it to the movie like a big dork. Although, i'd prefer a shirt that said 'team Peeta' or 'district tribute', but ..."

I checked the Hot Topic website and they will have a bunch more shirts, jewelry, throws, etc after the 22nd. There will be Peeta and Gale shirts and a bunch of others. Some nice looking stuff!

[Bethany]

I like the backpack. Too bad I'm not in school :(

[Julie]

I've been wanting one of the mockingjay pendant necklaces, I think I might have to give in and order one, and the district 12 charm keychain....and the district 12 tank top...and maybe the tshirt too. I might go a little overboard. Maybe not the shirts but I really like them, I just feel a little old to walk around wearing stuff like that and a little silly buying it just for lounging around the house.

[Becca]

Music video of Taylor Swift's song is up. And it's just as haunting as the song is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3kcbC...

[Jim]

Thanks for the link, Becca! It is a nice video.

That said, am I the only one who was hoping to see new clips from the movie inside the video, especially ones that linked the words to the story? :)

[Heidi]

I was hoping for clips too Jim :(

[Diana]

That's exactly what I was hoping for, a little more of a connection to the story.

I've had such weird moods with this video, I first saw it and thought: it's so good I love the song even more! then later: meah, it's not that great.
Then back to: oh no it is good.

It's been so long since I've anticipated a movie this much I'm pretty much losing it.

[Caryn]

I liked how they used the mockingjay pin in the video!

[Sandee is Reading]

I don't really like dystopian books but after reading HUNGER GAMES, I wanted more. :D
I've read other dystopian books but none has compared to HG yet.

[Heidi]

Sandeelovesbooks wrote: "I don't really like dystopian books but after reading HUNGER GAMES, I wanted more. :D
I've read other dystopian books but none has compared to HG yet."

Agreed.

[Melodie]

Sandeelovesbooks wrote: "I don't really like dystopian books but after reading HUNGER GAMES, I wanted more. :D
I've read other dystopian books but none has compared to HG yet."

HUNGER GAMES is in a class by itself, but I have read some other really outstanding dystopians since them. A couple that come to mind right away are and .

[Gwennie]

LOL, I'm surprised nobody else has said it... Chaos Walking!

[Heidi]

Oh yes! Chaos Walking has my heart as well (I actually love it a little more -- don't tell anyone). Other than that I have not read anything that has blown me away.

[Diana]

Sandeelovesbooks wrote: "I don't really like dystopian books but after reading HUNGER GAMES, I wanted more. :D
I've read other dystopian books but none has compared to HG yet."

I'm totally reverse. I actually don't even know if there is a connection to the Hunger Games, if there is it probably goes with nothing comparing to it.

[Diana]

Caryn wrote: "I liked how they used the mockingjay pin in the video!"

I liked that too, especially since it's something only someone who has read the books would get what it was.

[Gwennie]

Heidi wrote: "Oh yes! Chaos Walking has my heart as well (I actually love it a little more -- don't tell anyone). Other than that I have not read anything that has blown me away."

I love it a little more too... we'll ge in the secret club, haha.

[Heidi]

Yay! I am in a new club :)

[Heidi]

Oh my! I feel like a fan girl but I just saw on FB they are doing mall tours with the HG movie stars and Josh Hutcherson will be at the mall in Chicagoland and I was considering going! I wish I knew someone here to go with.

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

I now have an image of you in a hand painted t-shirt with Josh's face on it.

[Heidi]

Stacia ~ platonic wrote: "I now have an image of you in a hand painted t-shirt with Josh's face on it."

hahaha well if you look at my old pictures I did make a Team Peeta shirt back when Peep was silly and thought Gale was the sh**

[Cassi aka Snow White]

Heidi wrote: "Oh my! I feel like a fan girl but I just saw on FB they are doing mall tours with the HG movie stars and Josh Hutcherson will be at the mall in Chicagoland and I was considering going! I wish I k..."

AHHHHHHHH. I so want to fangirl with you. I have a bit of a Josh Hutcherson crush even though he's a bit too young. But he's a Kentuckian and likes camping! And he looks so cute with the grey sweater and tie.