The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Release: September 14th 2008
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Source: Amazon
Synopsis:
WINNING MEANS FAME AND FORTUNE.
LOSING MEANS CERTAIN DEATH.
THE HUNGER GAMES HAVE BEGUN. . . .
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and once girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV.
Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen regards it as a death sentence when she steps forward to take her sister’s place in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead before—and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weight survival against humanity and life against love.
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The Hunger Games Review
Hunger Games series is one of my all time favorite trilogy! I devoured these books when they were released and re-read them again when the movies released. Right now, I am re-reading it because “A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is releasing soon. I still love this book now as much as I did then.
Although this may not be my favorite book in the series, it is the most entertaining in terms of the actual games and all the twists and turns that happens for Katniss to survive. There is less romance and angst compared to the following books which is good. The story is also fresh and new where you try to understand the rules and strategies involved in the game. Moreover, there are so many unforgettable moments. For example, the strategy Katniss comes up with to eliminate everyone’s resources. Also, in how she tries to save herself on the tree when everyone is trying to kill her.
I love Katniss as the main character. She is fierce, strong, steadfast, and will do anything to protect the ones she loves. Even Peeta is amazing as the supporting character. He would do anything to help Katniss survive, even though it might not seem like it at times. Rue is awesome as well, and whether it be the book or the movie, I love her scenes with Katniss. Haymitch and Effie are also interesting characters. Furthermore, as the author tells the story from Katniss’s point of view, so we get to make our own depictions of the characters through her perspective. The also introduces other characters like President Snow and sets the pace for the next book.
Honestly, as good as the movie was, I don’t think it does justice in comparison to the book. I am so excited for the new book coming out!
