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The Hunger Games takes place in a post-apocalyptic United States of America, now called Panem. It consists of thirteen districts, one of which has been destroyed by the Capitol for rebellion. To commemorate the victory of the Capitol over the districts that tried to escape from their totalitarian control early in the nation’s history, Panem has an event that takes place every year called the Hunger Games. Twenty-four competitors, one boy and one girl from each district, ages twelve to eighteen, are chosen from a raffle to participate for the “honor” of representing their district in an arena bloodbath where “Winning means fame and fortune. Losing means certain death.” The government takes pleasure in watching others suffer and die, and they broadcast this brutal competition on television as a sport.
Although The Hunger Games is an excellent read, one flaw of this book is the confusing writing. For the first few chapters, I was not sure if Katniss’ friend, Gale, was a girl or a boy. And throughout the book, there are a few typos. The writing could be improved a bit.
I do not admire the author particularly for her writing, but for her story telling skills, which are outstanding. The Hunger Games is one of the best stories I have ever read. With a hint of romance, tons of action and a story line so intense, it left me incapable of putting the book down. (I found myself staying up until 4 a.m. every night to finish this book!) And that is saying quite a bit coming from a busy college student who puts great value in sleeping and has not read a book of his own free will in more than two years.

I read “The Hunger Games” and thought it was a very good book over all. It was definitely different from what I am use to but not in a bad way. “The Hunger Games” is a story about groups of people, who live in districts and who rebelled against their “capitol” in the past. Now the “capitol” makes two kids, ages 12-18, fight to the death in what are called the huger games once a year. The main character is Katniss. She volunteered herself into the hunger games because her younger sister was chosen. This story is so very action based but is also a love story too. The characters are all constantly strategizing their next move. You are most definitely not short-handed on getting the “edge of your seat” experience. I was constantly wondering who would survive and who would die next and I was never quite sure where the author was going to take the story next. Katniss starts out with such a blocked characteristic. She lives on a tough girl genre. Throughout the book she juggles feeling as if she can and can’t trust another important character named Peeta, who is from her district. I was always getting so frustrated with Katniss because she was so naïve to the fact that Peeta liked her. It would feel as if she was finally letting him in and then she would throw up her wall again so as not to get emotionally attached. I have never been in a position where it was life or death but I believe that the author captured the essence of that fear very well. The realities of survival and what you need to have were constantly being brought forward to our attention. The author does not cheat you of any emotion. You laugh, cry, smile, become angry, most definitely are nervous and scared and feel hatred and love. This book I think could be good for anyone. It relates so well to every emotion and is such a reality even to some people in this world today. Over all I felt that this book was written very well and I definitely recommend this book to anyone. I am excited to read the next two books to the series.

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The Hunger Games was a very well-written science fiction novel written in first person with Katniss as the narrator. The choice of words helped create a vivid image that showed everything Katniss saw, and described her thoughts well.

In general, it is an amazing adventure of a book. It is so difficult to put down! It is a great read for any teenager or young adult who likes a science fiction novel that grabs you from the start.

This book is full of excitement, suspense, symbolism, tragedy, comedy, and a touch of romance. I found this book to be impossible to put down and with the cliff hanger ending, readers may want to consider having the second book, “Catching Fire,” handy. This is a great book that is sure to please a wide variety of readers.

I could not put my kindle down until I had read the entire trilogy. This book will make you forget that the rest of the world exists as you're pulled into the Hunger Games and Katniss's adventures. It is wonderful, entertaining, and definitely thought provoking.

After reading "The Hunger Games," I was left dying for more. Suzanne Collins has created a one-of-a-kind novel that will definitely keep you turning pages. Not only is the action one of the best parts, so are the intense emotions and the way this book has you laughing and crying at the same time. I loved the determination and love were combined to form an intricate story that just gives you the best feelings.

A must read. Enough said.