Anyone read The Hunger Games?

[[deleted user]]

I keep hearing about this one. Is it any good?

[Mansi]

I've read it!
And I loved it! Haha!
I loved this so much. It was really got me into YA in the first place. Mr. Quirk you have have have HAVE to read this!

[[deleted user]]

With a glowing recommendation like that, how could I not? Think I'll head over to the book store now...

[[deleted user]]

Sean wrote: "I keep hearing about this one. Is it any good?"

I read it for the neverending quiz and its OK. The idea is barbaric like the Roman games. I read the first two of them but decided not to read the third one. You will probably like it as tons of action. She is very accomplished with the bow and arrow if I remember right and I did like that but I identify more with Bella Swan.

I am curious, how did you chose the name Catch? Is it your favorite name?

After you read The Hunger Games you will be able to do at least 100 neverending quiz questions for that book.

Catch
The Hunger Games

[[deleted user]]

lol, that's true. As for Catch ... that was just his name, I didn't really come up with it, it was decided already. It's difficult to explain : )

[[deleted user]]

Oh, now I am burning with curiosity! He must be based on a real person. I think of that line: Be careful or I'll put you in my novel. My hubby is always saying he is going to put our niece in his novel.

Now my imagination will be working overtime.

[[deleted user]]

It is loosely based on a real person... : ))

[[deleted user]]

Sean wrote: "It is loosely based on a real person... : ))"

Ah, that makes sense. Now he is even more interesting. Thanks for letting me know.

[Andrew]

Sean wrote: "I keep hearing about this one. Is it any good?"

I read half the book and didn't like it thats my opioion

[[deleted user]]

I wasn't really a big fan of the first half either. It took 150 pages to get picked, ride a train, then start the games. After that it got a lot better.

[Mansi]

Sean wrote: "With a glowing recommendation like that, how could I not? Think I'll head over to the book store now..."

Haha glad to be some assistance! :)

[[deleted user]]

Yes you were, thanks! I'll definitely be reading the series now.

[[deleted user]]

Alice wrote: "Sean wrote: "I keep hearing about this one. Is it any good?"

I read it for the neverending quiz and its OK. The idea is barbaric like the Roman games. I read the first two of them but decided n..."

I think I'll head over to the quiz now lol

[[deleted user]]

Send me some if you find any I haven't done, thanks.

[Meagan]

I really enjoyed The Hunger Games series. I didn't think I would at all and I avoided the series for the longest time because thinking about reading about kids fighting to the death on national tv seemed extremely barbaric and not like something I would enjoy at all. If I remember correctly I ended up reading it because I read somewhere that Stephanie Meyer was reading them and really enjoyed them. Once I picked them up, I couldn't put them down and have now read the entire series 3 times. I think you will really enjoy them.

[[deleted user]]

I definitely enjoyed the first. I'm looking forward to reading the others in the series. 3 times ... wow! I'm looking forward to the movie too. I hope they do it justice.

[[deleted user]]

Alice wrote: "Send me some if you find any I haven't done, thanks."

I will : )

[Meagan]

Sean wrote: "I definitely enjoyed the first. I'm looking forward to reading the others in the series. 3 times ... wow! I'm looking forward to the movie too. I hope they do it justice."

I hope they do as well!

[Mansi]

Sean wrote: "I definitely enjoyed the first. I'm looking forward to reading the others in the series. 3 times ... wow! I'm looking forward to the movie too. I hope they do it justice."

Tehe glad you enjoyed it :D

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Уvèßè£62 wrote: "Sean wrote: "I definitely enjoyed the first. I'm looking forward to reading the others in the series. 3 times ... wow! I'm looking forward to the movie too. I hope they do it justice."

Tehe gl..."

I like the name redo : )

[Mansi]

Oh XD thanks!

[[deleted user]]

I didn't know Woody Harrelson was in The Hunger Games! I love him!

[Sarah]

wow I hear nothing but good things about this series, I will have to read it. I bought the first book and read about 60 pages, then put it down to read something else. It just seemed like it wasn't going anywhere, but I guess I didn't give it a chance!

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Sarah wrote: "wow I hear nothing but good things about this series, I will have to read it. I bought the first book and read about 60 pages, then put it down to read something else. It just seemed like it wasn't..."

Hey Sarah, I felt EXACTLY like that too. Actually the first 150 pages are like that. But it does get better after that.

[[deleted user]]

Chels wrote: "Hunger Games was probably my favorite series of the summer. I'm super excited for the movie"

I am too. Just hope they do the books justice!

[[deleted user]]

Chels wrote: "If they don't, I suspect readers will stage a protest, lol"

Have you seen the trailer? So far so good....

[Mansi]

I know, eh? It's going to be SOOO EPIC!! :D :D :D

[[deleted user]]

Today at the library I was telling the new librarian I hope to see Breaking Dawn soon and she told me she is waiting for The Hunger Games. She called me around to watch the trailer and we both cried. Its too sad seeing all those young people dying but the heroine does seem to be perfect for her part.

I prefer movies that don't make me cry. When is One for the Money coming out? Its too funny or at least the book is. One for the Money

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Chels wrote: "I bet I'll cry. I read the Hunger Games over summer break on vacation in Florida floating around my Second Cousin's pool. It felt almost wrong to be in such a wonderful place reading books about ..."

I cried so much at the movie Breaking Dawn that I made myself sick.

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Chels wrote: "I bet I'll cry. I read the Hunger Games over summer break on vacation in Florida floating around my Second Cousin's pool. It felt almost wrong to be in such a wonderful place reading books about ..."

I'm just worried about how much longer it'll be until that sort of thing becomes a reality? I mean, we aren't really all that far removed from the Roman gladiator days are we?

[[deleted user]]

Chels wrote: "How come? I read the book, it had a happy ending."

If you see it you will note that Hollywood did an incredible job on her make-up so that she looked like a concentration camp victim (per my husband) and its unbearable. A friend warned me. Let me know what you think?

[[deleted user]]

I still haven't seen the new movie. Haven't had time. Hope it's good.

[Ian]

I cant wait for the Hunger Games movie to come out!!!

[Racheal]

I loved the trailer. I think they did a wonderful job. I think this movie will actually be a lot closer to the book, than some others.

[Ian]

I hate it when the movie is like really different then the book!

[Racheal]

Ian wrote: "I hate it when the movie is like really different then the book!"

I agree. I understand the fact that they may have to change it to fit into a movie form, but, sometimes they take it too far.

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Racheal wrote: "Ian wrote: "I hate it when the movie is like really different then the book!"

I agree. I understand the fact that they may have to change it to fit into a movie form, but, sometimes they take it t..."

I like the trailer for the movie, but it already seems different than the book. It isn't at all what I thought it would be like.

I hate it when they change things too much, too. If it were my book...I'd be so upset if they changed too much. This is why I'm writing my own script. :)

[Racheal]

Alexandra wrote: "Racheal wrote: "Ian wrote: "I hate it when the movie is like really different then the book!"

I agree. I understand the fact that they may have to change it to fit into a movie form, but, sometime..."

Yeah, I would be really frustrated as well! But, I didn't notice too many changes in the trailer. Could you point some out? I thought it looked almost identical. either way, I'm excited for the release. I still need to read the next two books.

[[deleted user]]

I need to read the next 2 books as well. I'm curious where it goes from here.

Movie trailer seems pretty good...

[Racheal]

Sean wrote: "I need to read the next 2 books as well. I'm curious where it goes from here.

Movie trailer seems pretty good..."

Yeah, me too. I would be reading it now, but I have your book, both my friend's books and another random book I am reading right now. LOL But, then, then I will.

[[deleted user]]

That's a lot of books at once lol. I'll do 2 at the most (at a time). I don't think there's enough room in my brain for 4!

[Racheal]

Sean wrote: "That's a lot of books at once lol. I'll do 2 at the most (at a time). I don't think there's enough room in my brain for 4!"

Someone just said that to me like an hour ago, weird. Haha. I didn't think I would be able to follow along to be honest, but so far I haven't gotten confused! It takes a lot longer to read them all, but it's worth it! I am hoping to finish my friend Lisette's book before our meeting this weekend in Pasedena. I wanted to talk to her about it.

[[deleted user]]

But I'll know something's up if in your review of my book you talk about how much you loved it when Molly was in the Keys attending her sister's wedding and went on an undersea carriage ride right after the ceremony! lol...

[Racheal]

Sean wrote: "But I'll know something's up if in your review of my book you talk about how much you loved it when Molly was in the Keys attending her sister's wedding and went on an undersea carriage ride right ..."

Oh so you you know Molly huh? LMAO. I really hope that doesn't happen. But, I think I'll be okay. Molly can stay on dry land, and Augie can stay with Mira under the sea. And all of Rachel Thompson's snarkiness toward men, can stay in her book. As for futuristic rebellion and love, I will keep that in Ally Condie's book too.

[[deleted user]]

Snarkiness toward men? Is there such a thing? I mean, we are, after all, wondrous wonders of creation filled with nought but good intentions and chivalrous hearts!

Right? : )

[Racheal]

Sean wrote: "Snarkiness toward men? Is there such a thing? I mean, we are, after all, wondrous wonders of creation filled with nought but good intentions and chivalrous hearts!

Right? : )"

You are absolutely right!....about the rare few who are like that. Haha. She's very funny, men even enjoy the books. She just points out stuff men do, and calls it the MANCODE.

[[deleted user]]

Unfortunately it is a rare few. I'm going to have to give it a look.

[Racheal]

Sean wrote: "Unfortunately it is a rare few. I'm going to have to give it a look."

Well, there's a lot of talk about hair, ball scratching, poop, and snot. LOL It's interesting.

[[deleted user]]

That sounds about right ...

[[deleted user]]

Sean wrote: "Snarkiness toward men? Is there such a thing? I mean, we are, after all, wondrous wonders of creation filled with nought but good intentions and chivalrous hearts!

Right? : )"

Ha! :)

As far as the trailer, hmmm...The biggest things I can point out are mainly things that weren't how I pictured them to be. Katniss seems too brave from the get-go, where in the book she didn't seem as strong to me. The props, etc. all look pretty normal, I think. I was picturing something more outlandish, maybe a little bit more dark. That, and I noticed they took the cornucopia out, which I find strange.

Most of it is just my opinion, accept for that last thing, which might be in the movie, but not in the trailer. All in all, it still looks good, but not like how I pictured it.