Reviews

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

contodefadaz's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 ⭐️

atenelli's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

wellreadashlee's review against another edition

5.0

This book has become one of my favorites of all time. The writing was beautiful, and really everything I could have ever asked for. Collins writes in such a way, that at every chapter she leaves you hanging. That is what makes a good author, that is what makes you beg for more. This book left me in a cold sweat, with white knuckles gripping the pages. Any book that can make me do that, in my mind, is a masterpiece. Regardless of the fact that it is now a fad, I am still so in love with this book. I recommend it to everyone. Read it even if you have seen the movie.

amina_21's review against another edition

5.0

This book was truly a master piece. I loved everything about this book. And the romance is so BEAUTIFUL. My love for Peeta only grew 1000% more because of this book he is everything. The tension and the characters are so much better developed then the movies which I’ve seen many times before. I’m so happy I made the decisions to read the book because it was truly amazing. Then ending just let me wanting more and more!!! I am so excited to read the next book and for the Ballad of songbirds and snakes to come out.

crustypatriot's review against another edition

5.0

I read this book around 10 years ago in high school and I liked it quite a bit. Upon rereading it however, I appreciated and loved this book even more than before. I was hooked for the entire book even though I knew the ending.

The only con I have about this book is how short it is at 374 pages. I feel like the plot moves astronomically fast. The author could have easily made this book go more into detail and be 500-700 pages even. Not a major con however.

Conclusion:
Im not usually a YA fan at all, but The Hunger Games is the least "childish" YA book there is. Very brutal and engaging plot. At this point its pretty much a YA classic even though it was published less than 15 years ago. A must read for nearly any fan of YA and/or dystopion genre.
4.5 out of 5 stars (rounded up to 5)

esmathteacher's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

tuxa's review against another edition

fast-paced

5.0

kt6317's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

anotherbooklady's review against another edition

5.0

This was my fourth time reading this book, but the first time I’ve listened to the audiobook.

Actress Tatiana Maslany uses her amazing acting talent to bring a new life to Katniss Everdeen. THG is one of my favorite book series and I’m a HUGE fan of Maslany.

As someone who knows this story so well, I was surprised to get a different perspective of Katniss. Maslany’s interpretation brought a vulnerability that to the character that I have always overlooked. Affecting different voices, Maslany gives each character their own personality.

All three audiobooks in the trilogy are narrated by Maslany-a definite must-listen for me!

izzy_mahoney's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0