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ahsirgverse's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Gore, Classism, and Death
Moderate: Child death
bethaniesherwood's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Classism, Child death, Child abuse, Cannibalism, Alcohol, Violence, Death, Confinement, Bullying, and Blood
alicelalicon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Child death, Classism, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Blood, Violence, and Animal death
kamrynkoble's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
My cousin Tori talked me into a reread of this! It’s at least my 4th, but I think it’s more like 6th since I read it a few times before I got a Goodreads. I had so much fun blowing up her phone as we both read it.
This series is my Roman Empire. I have to force myself not to think about Katniss because my heart will literally squeeze in my chest when I do.
I adore her SO much. Her inner monologue is precious and still makes me laugh out loud. I cannot get over the way she thinks about everything, and how LITTLE she understands Peeta and his motivation. And Peeta’s rizz . . . I’ll never forget how mad my husband was that they “butchered” his rizz in the movies. Book Peeta is so charming.
I STILL cry every single time I read this, and I fear the day that it doesn’t do that to me. This was the first time I listened to the audiobook and the way she read Rue’s death just sent me over a whole new edge. She was literally fabulous. It’s obvious that she’s acting, not just reading aloud—in the best way. My only complaint is the very aggressive Canadian accent on an Appalachian character, lol. (Bag is now bayg, against is now againyst, you get the picture.)
The older I get, the more frightening this world is. I pick up on so many new, little details each time. Who wants to put breast implants into a sixteen-year-old girl? There’s so much horror surrounding the games, and it’s not just the children killing each other.
I’m going to say it with my whole chest this year—this is my perfect book. It’s flawless. If I had to get a tattoo tomorrow, it would probably be for Katniss. I don’t know how anyone could give this book less than 5 stars, but it just affirms that we’re all different. It’s perfection to me though, and if you have any complaints, I am not available to listen. BRB, I’m resurrecting my various THG fanfics.
*2022*
I got to read this out loud to my love while he drives! So much fun to watch his reactions. We laughed out loud a lot. We both wish the movies included more of Katniss and Peeta’s relationship/humor. So so good. It’s hard for me not to reread every year.
*2019*
This really might be a perfect book.
There’s really no point in me writing a long review. If you know me at all, you know I had a brutal Hunger Games stage. My mom had to limit the number of Katniss braids a week I could wear to school.
Man, I love this. The characters, the settings, the voice, the pacing. It’s quite honestly a modern masterpiece. And I can’t wait to start Catching Fire, which manages to be an even better sequel to a stunning first book. Could not love this more.
Graphic: Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Moderate: Medical trauma, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Blood, Alcohol, Animal death, and Classism
elisalasater's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Murder, Death, Classism, Violence, and Gore
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Cannibalism and Blood
balconyblackbird's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Classism, Violence, Death, and Child death
castle_samj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Gore, Violence, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Classism, Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
Moderate: Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Classism, Forced institutionalization, Colonisation, Fire/Fire injury, and Suicide attempt
orlaelan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Gore, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Classism, and Death
loveisabird's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
and yeah it really all does hit different in 2024 doesn’t it.
ok but as for this book. when i first read it in eighth grade all i cared about was katniss/peeta. engrained from twilight i suppose but it makes me cringe to consider. the last time i tried to read it a few years ago i couldn’t make it very far in because the simplistic first person POV writing was soooo grating to me. and well it still is but after powering through a little longer the truly excellent story takes precedence and saves the day. wish a good writer wrote it though still, sorry suzanne!
Graphic: Child death, Murder, Classism, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Blood, and Child abuse
Moderate: Animal death, Death of parent, Animal cruelty, and Alcoholism
Minor: Medical trauma, Medical content, and Fire/Fire injury
ziracrow's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Blood, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and Gore