The Hunger Games: A review
The Hunger Games ( A trilogy) by Suzanne Collins
Not too long ago I began hearing buzz for a series called ‘The Hunger Games’ on Twitter, Facebook and from my friends. After hearing extremely positive reviews I downloaded the book to my Kindle and decided to read it for myself. The book has been called dystopian because it involves a future Earth in a dark and dismal setting. While some debate the validity of that classification the basic premise of that idea holds true. A wonderful plot and interesting characters and an unexpected mix of the futuristic and rustic settings makes this a must read for anyone interested in the science fiction genre.
The only complaints I have heard and can understand are the sharp cliff-hangers the author inserts between many chapters and from book to book. Cliff-hangers are putting it mildly- sometimes it feels as if you walked off a cliff while walking down the street! However, it wasn’t a big issue for me and only served as encouragement to start reading the next book right away. Another issue (and this is a personal preference) was the straightforward style of the book. While the story is well told, it reads like an intense movie. This is not to the fault of the book at all however, as it makes for an action packed read. Apparently, I was not the only one to feel this way, as the movie of the Hunger Games makes its way to theatres early next year.
If you are on the fence about reading these books listen up: it’s worth the read. The book is exciting with a wonderful group of characters that can frustrate and make you root for them at the same time. One of the more original books I have read in a while, the story is told over the course of two years and describes the events of a young girl named Catniss. A character that at times can come off as coarse and unemotional and then in a space of a few pages as insightful and deeply empathic, Catniss has stayed in my head for a long time. If anything, reading the books will prepare you for what looks like an amazing movie or a great conversation topic with a group of friends.
The Trilogy includes: The Hunger Games (Book I), Catching Fire (Book II) and Mockingjay (Book III) by Suzanne Collins
