Tuesday, April 12, 2011
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the Hunger Games Trilogy. Each book is roughly 300 pages so it's a quick read -- and definitely a page turner. Honestly, this is not the genre I am used to and I would not have chosen this book had it not been for my brother. The book is not only action packed -- but Suzanne Collins does a good job of pulling you into the story from the very beginning.
The story takes place in a post apocalyptic North-American land called Panem. Panem consist of the Capital and 12 districts surrounding it. Every year each of the 12 districts must choose one girl and one boy (aged 12-18) to participate in an event known as the Hunger Games. All 24 children who are chosen must fight till the death, only one person can be the victor.
The first book introduces us to Katniss and Peeta. I fell in love with both characters from the very beginning. This couple is the epitome of the phrase "opposites attract". Katniss is a highly skilled hunter who is the sole provider for her family after her father dies and Peeta is the baker's son. When Katniss's sister is chosen to participate in the Hunger Games, Katniss steps up and volunteers to take her place. Peeta is also chosen to participate in the Hunger Games that same year. Again, the book is action packed and the suspense is absolutely crazy. There is literally a twist at every turn of the page. Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen next I was thrown through a loop on the next page or chapter. Something unexpected is always happening. I had such a hard time putting it down and I actually felt like I was watching an action film...
Now, lets not forget that I'm a hopeless romantic. This book also satisfied that need for me. Action, romance, suspense, drama -- what else do you need in a book?
I don't want to say anything about the other two books - because I will just end up spoiling it for you. I will say that one of the many things I loved about this book was that it was a complete story. A beginning a middle and an end. There are no holes to fill and no wondering what happens to the characters (the important ones, anyway) and the ending of the third book was absolutely great. Again, something unexpected happens at the last turn. I would recommend this book to anyone.
The story takes place in a post apocalyptic North-American land called Panem. Panem consist of the Capital and 12 districts surrounding it. Every year each of the 12 districts must choose one girl and one boy (aged 12-18) to participate in an event known as the Hunger Games. All 24 children who are chosen must fight till the death, only one person can be the victor.
The first book introduces us to Katniss and Peeta. I fell in love with both characters from the very beginning. This couple is the epitome of the phrase "opposites attract". Katniss is a highly skilled hunter who is the sole provider for her family after her father dies and Peeta is the baker's son. When Katniss's sister is chosen to participate in the Hunger Games, Katniss steps up and volunteers to take her place. Peeta is also chosen to participate in the Hunger Games that same year. Again, the book is action packed and the suspense is absolutely crazy. There is literally a twist at every turn of the page. Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen next I was thrown through a loop on the next page or chapter. Something unexpected is always happening. I had such a hard time putting it down and I actually felt like I was watching an action film...
Now, lets not forget that I'm a hopeless romantic. This book also satisfied that need for me. Action, romance, suspense, drama -- what else do you need in a book?
I don't want to say anything about the other two books - because I will just end up spoiling it for you. I will say that one of the many things I loved about this book was that it was a complete story. A beginning a middle and an end. There are no holes to fill and no wondering what happens to the characters (the important ones, anyway) and the ending of the third book was absolutely great. Again, something unexpected happens at the last turn. I would recommend this book to anyone.
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