...of The Hunger Games Trilogy! I bought the first two books back in February and just got around to reading them, partly because I was reading other things and partly because I wanted to wait until the third book came out so I wouldn't have to wait for it if I ended up liking them. Good move on my part, because I had a hard time putting these books down! Seriously, I haven't had this much fun reading since probably Twilight.The story is based at some point in the future after our country has been destroyed by war. Out of the ashes, a new country erupts: Panem. As a reminder to the citizens of Panem not to rebel, each year they hold The Hunger Games, where one boy and one girl from each district must compete to the death. This is the story of Katniss Everdeen's journey through The Hunger Games. I know, it sounds really weird. And violent. And barbaric. That's another reason I held off reading them for so long. But Collins is a master story-teller. She presents the story in such a way that you see very little of the gore and violence of the plot; you see compassion, love, sacrifice, courage, honor, etc.
These novels are as close to perfect as you can get. Not once did I get bored; the plot moves along smoothly. I hope they do a good job with the movie, because it could be great. One suggestion I do have is that you try to slow down when you read. This trilogy will make you think, so rather than rushing through them, take time to process everything. You get more out of it when you slow down. Love, LOVE, LOVE Hunger Games!!! Go read them - you will not be disappointed!
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5 comments:
I just finished the third book. I agree you need to slow down, or do like I did with the second book, read it once fast, and then read it again. I think I will read all three now, since it has been several months since I read the first two.
I have book one and two sitting on my table waiting to be read. i'm having a hard time finishing the book i'm in the middle in because i want to get to these.
Love love love these books! I bought the 3rd one and will start it soon...can't wait to read it and finish the trilogy!
I loved these books too, I read the first last year and had to wait a few months for the second. The second one really left you hanging though. My favorite part of the book are the amazing qualities of Peeta (my absolute fave) and Katniss. I enjoyed the last book but the ending was pretty anticlimactic and flat for me (realistic yes but I just expected more)
Here is me commenting on your post, because you were upset I never did. First of all this book seems really interesting I actually want to read it, so don't tell me what happens. To lay an egg means to basically play really crappy when you were expected to play well. I deleted my facebook because I hated how no one talked to me, but then they used facebook as an excuse to catch up when they have my phone number and they can just call me. I got it back though so I could try and hook us up with some BSU tickets. I will try to comment more on your blogs. :)
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