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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
'It wasn't enough to be ambitious. A leader had to be smart. A leader had to be ruthless and manipulative, not just a thug. Great leaders had to know when to manipulate and when to confront. Most of all, a great leader had to know when to take great risks.'
This series is SO dark. I just wish everything could be sorted and turn out ok - which of course is the complete opposite of the point of the book and means any small moments of peace are HUGE and impactful... but this one just left me feeling rubbish.
After reading this book and comparing it to the first, this series so far is very slow paced. A LOT happens over a very short space of time. There isn't a single page where something traumatic doesn't happen, but it takes a very long time to actually get to the main point of the book. It's cool that every little thing links up, but wow - the whole book takes place over one week, but the amount of content I just consumed has probably filled me up for the month at least.
It was super interesting to read about the reality of famine, that's why this series is so depressing, because it's realistic to a point. Of course everyone is dying (from starvation, accidents, and maybe even murder...), look at the state of the world they're in. I'm definitely feeling extra glad for the ability to cook dinner tonight! There were definitely funny moments, and moments that seemed sweet - but I just felt so stressed and on edge the entire time that I didn't really appreciate any moments of peace because I knew things were only going to get worse. I don't know how Michael Grant has created a world with this much depth and despair.
As interesting as this series is, I am struggling with the motivation to continue because of how dark and depressing every chapter is. I will be reading straight on to the next book because I do want to continue finding out what happens, Michael Grant definitely knows how to write a page turner. But I am kind of counting down until the series is finished and I can feel happy and calm again haha...
I'll say the same thing I said after reading book #1 - this series is just so different from anything I've read in the last five years. I'm struggling with that difference, and the lack of all the things I find comfortable in my chosen reads. But it's different as a point and that's why I'll continue reading, because this series isn't really like anything else I've read or seen advertised. So I'm gonna suffer... but I'm trying to be happy about it? I am definitely scared this series will put me in a reading slump, but I'll let you know.
"Don't even tell me you love me. I'm about a millimetre from falling apart again."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Eating disorder, Hate crime, Mental illness, Vomit, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Self harm, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
I have to start by saying that I am pissed that I didn't realize this was the second in a series until I got to the last page and saw the ad for the first book.
That being said, I never once had a clue while reading this book that it was a sequel. It was such a complete story, such a well developed universe, it easily stands on its own.
The story felt like a great mix of the show Heroes, the desperation of the Hunger Games, and the armed and scared children of Battle Royale. It had some great little story lines about capitalism vs. socialism and the distribution of work and wealth. In fact, now that I'm taking some time to reflect on it there were quite a few deep themes for a YA book. Religion, responsibility of the individual to society, and the desire for power are all covered in this book.
It's a huge looking book, so it has been too intimidating so far for me to put into a middle schooler's hands. Now that I've read the whole thing, I'm hoping I can do a better job of selling students on this cool book.
Now I just have to decide what do about missing the first book in series!
That being said, I never once had a clue while reading this book that it was a sequel. It was such a complete story, such a well developed universe, it easily stands on its own.
The story felt like a great mix of the show Heroes, the desperation of the Hunger Games, and the armed and scared children of Battle Royale. It had some great little story lines about capitalism vs. socialism and the distribution of work and wealth. In fact, now that I'm taking some time to reflect on it there were quite a few deep themes for a YA book. Religion, responsibility of the individual to society, and the desire for power are all covered in this book.
It's a huge looking book, so it has been too intimidating so far for me to put into a middle schooler's hands. Now that I've read the whole thing, I'm hoping I can do a better job of selling students on this cool book.
Now I just have to decide what do about missing the first book in series!
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
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
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Jest tylko lepiej jak tak dalej pójdzie będzie to moja ulubiona seria. Nie wiem co tu więcej napisać uwielbiam Eldida. To tyle czytajcie pliska.
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
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
Hunger is the second book of this series, following Sam and his group as they attempt to survive against other people.
I don't know, I think it was just my mood this time. The plot was good, just a little boring
I don't know, I think it was just my mood this time. The plot was good, just a little boring
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
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