The Hunger Games

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Pages: 374

Readers have inhaled these books, consuming the entire series in a matter of weeks, even days. This series creatively folds a layered plot with believable characters and such vivid and entertaining description, it's difficult to pull away from the pages.

According to this article by Publishers Weekly, Suzanne Collins got the idea for the novels by flipping between a reality show and war coverage on TV late one night. Mix those together and throw in a bit of Greek mythology and you've got The Hunger Games.

The reflection on our society is quite disturbing and definitely something to think about. CSI, Law and Order, Bones, Criminal Minds... I could go on. How much do we enjoy watching violence? There's also the government element of these books. How much do we allow "the Capital" to watch, regulate, or dare I say dictate what we do?

Pages: 391

...something to chew on.

While these books are highly popular among teens, maybe we should learn a lesson from the book and protect our innocent young. Not appropriate for the little ones.

Recommend: Yes
Read again: No, but I will definitely watch the movies when released
{Edit: I'm currently reading these again with my husband. :) -  31 May 2012}

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Author: Suzanne Collins

Pages: 390

Awards: Many

Summary:

Katniss Everdeen is a girl from District 12, one of 12 districts subordinate to the ever-controlling Capital. To remind the districts of their subservient positions, the Capital holds The Hunger Games every year. These games require one boy and one girl from each district to battle to the death for viewing pleasure. Katniss volunteers to go into the games to save her little sister and ends up with a boyfriend and a national revolution to deal with.

The series takes you through two games and an epic battle with the oppressors.