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jadyn_alcorn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.75
aurora_is_reading's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
aleksandrareading's review against another edition
4.0
4/5
I never expected that this book would be so addictive that I would abandon all my responsibilities and read it in one day. But that's exactly what happened, because it turned out that this story - and I really hope that the whole series - is actually good. I'm not a huge fan of Dystopian young adult books, but once I started reading it, I couldn't stop until the very end.
I don't think I need to talk about the plot here because I think a lot of people know what this series is about, but the story really grabbed me from the very beginning. I watched these movies about three times, so I expected certain plot twists and moments, but overall I still felt stressed while reading some scenes. It was a little weird because I know how this trilogy ends - I really hope the books end the same way - and I'm happy with that ending, but I was still afraid that something might happen to the main characters that would probably make me cry as I like them and don't want them to die. Actually, now that I think about it, my trust issues probably caused it. This probably won't change in the next books.
I remember that when I watched the movies, our heroine Katniss made a rather good impression on me as I liked her determination and the fact that she never gave up. She was a young girl who sacrificed herself for her sister in order to take part in a deadly game in which she was one of the few participants who actually had a good heart and didn’t want to go on a killing spree. In the book, as it turns out, Katniss also made a good impression on me. I liked her, I didn't love her, but maybe that will change to the latter in the next books. We'll see. Let’s also not forget about Peeta. I just loved this man. That’s it. Katniss is lucky because I can only dream that someone would feel the same way about me as Peeta feels about her. I can't wait to watch her fall in love with him because they have such a manwife & girlhusband energy. I know they are not married, I don’t even know if they will, but they do okay.
Anyway, I can’t wait to dive into the next two books. Katniss better give my lover boy a chance in them, because I don't understand how you cannot love him.
I never expected that this book would be so addictive that I would abandon all my responsibilities and read it in one day. But that's exactly what happened, because it turned out that this story - and I really hope that the whole series - is actually good. I'm not a huge fan of Dystopian young adult books, but once I started reading it, I couldn't stop until the very end.
I don't think I need to talk about the plot here because I think a lot of people know what this series is about, but the story really grabbed me from the very beginning. I watched these movies about three times, so I expected certain plot twists and moments, but overall I still felt stressed while reading some scenes. It was a little weird because I know how this trilogy ends - I really hope the books end the same way - and I'm happy with that ending, but I was still afraid that something might happen to the main characters that would probably make me cry as I like them and don't want them to die. Actually, now that I think about it, my trust issues probably caused it. This probably won't change in the next books.
I remember that when I watched the movies, our heroine Katniss made a rather good impression on me as I liked her determination and the fact that she never gave up. She was a young girl who sacrificed herself for her sister in order to take part in a deadly game in which she was one of the few participants who actually had a good heart and didn’t want to go on a killing spree. In the book, as it turns out, Katniss also made a good impression on me. I liked her, I didn't love her, but maybe that will change to the latter in the next books. We'll see. Let’s also not forget about Peeta. I just loved this man. That’s it. Katniss is lucky because I can only dream that someone would feel the same way about me as Peeta feels about her. I can't wait to watch her fall in love with him because they have such a manwife & girlhusband energy. I know they are not married, I don’t even know if they will, but they do okay.
Anyway, I can’t wait to dive into the next two books. Katniss better give my lover boy a chance in them, because I don't understand how you cannot love him.
raima2008's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
haylzno's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
cmftwintwo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
megharris's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
sofias_books_'s review against another edition
5.0
Den här veckan är det Banned Books Week och jag valde att läsa Hungerspelen av Suzanne Collins som är en av de mest bannlysta böckerna i USA. Efter att ha läst ut boken igår blev jag sugen på att se filmen igen. Har sett alla filmerna förut men de kan man absolut se fler gånger. Och nu svaret på frågan ”vilken var bäst, boken eller filmen?” Svaret brukar bli boken, men i det här fallet är det jättesvårt, jag älskade boken lika mycket som filmen. Det var saker från boken som inte var med i filmen, men allt kan inte vara med då skulle filmen bli jättelång. Har du varken sett filmen eller läst boken så skulle jag rekommendera att läsa boken först. Då får man lite mer förståelse och bakomliggande information.
bioniclib's review against another edition
4.0
In the future, North America is ruled with an iron fist. To remind the districts that comprise the country of a failed rebellion, they've created The Hunger Games; which pits a boy and a girl, ages 14-18, from each district against each other in a fight to the death.
It's a fast-paced story with a surprise at every corner. Katniss, the heroine, is feisty and easily sympathized with. Only a few of the other combatants have their characters fleshed out so you feel loathing or pity for them and the others become but faceless victims. It's a very solid plot and an easy-to-read writing style. Methinks I'll continue the series, you should pick this book up and do the same.
It's a fast-paced story with a surprise at every corner. Katniss, the heroine, is feisty and easily sympathized with. Only a few of the other combatants have their characters fleshed out so you feel loathing or pity for them and the others become but faceless victims. It's a very solid plot and an easy-to-read writing style. Methinks I'll continue the series, you should pick this book up and do the same.
bigpileofbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Disclaimer:
It's 2020 when I wrote the review and I read the book in 2012/2013 so I might forgot some things about it.
[Review]
ONE OF THE BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ!
I still remember how big I love this book. The movie is also good! (Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence, everyone)
I couldn't count how many times I've reread it. This book will forever have a special place in my heart.
It's 2020 when I wrote the review and I read the book in 2012/2013 so I might forgot some things about it.
[Review]
ONE OF THE BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ!
I still remember how big I love this book. The movie is also good! (Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence, everyone)
I couldn't count how many times I've reread it. This book will forever have a special place in my heart.