I have recently started reading "The Hunger Games" series by Suzanne Collins. At first I did not think I could get into a sci-fi type of novel, but I found out... I was wrong! I love it! I whizzed through the first two books in days and now I have moved onto the third book. In total there are three books, that will be made into movies. The first book "The Hunger Games" will be released later this year... I'm torn. Sometimes I really, really love the books so much that the movies stand no chance in my mind. I hope not to offend, but the "Twilight" movies disappointed me greatly. I LOVED the books, however the movies did nothing for me. I have a feeling this will be the case with "The Hunger Games."
The premise for "The Hunger Games" :
In a not-too-distant future, the United States of America has collapsed, weakened by drought, fire, famine, and war, to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year, two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal intimidation of the subjugated districts, the televised games are broadcasted throughout Panem as the 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors, literally, with all citizens required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss's young sister, Prim, is selected as the mining district's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart, Peeta, the son of the town baker who seems to have all the fighting skills of a lump of bread dough, will be pitted against bigger, stronger representatives who have trained for this their whole lives. Collins's characters are completely realistic and sympathetic as they form alliances and friendships in the face of overwhelming odds; the plot is tense, dramatic, and engrossing. This book will definitely resonate with the generation raised on reality shows like 'Survivor' and 'American Gladiator.'
(Taken from Amazon.com)
I really enjoyed the first two books and just bought the third book!
I was excited after I read this post! People keep telling me to read the Hunger Games and I have been reluctant to read them because it is always my younger siblings and my boyfriend's younger siblings so I was hesitant. I am glad to know that 'grown-ups' read these books too! Once I have time, I will read these! Thanks!
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