The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games #1

Suzanne Collins

374 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction dystopian young adult adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Description

In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one gir...

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Moods

adventurous 89%
tense 70%
dark 62%
emotional 58%
challenging 29%
sad 28%
inspiring 13%
reflective 12%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 11%
funny 6%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 35%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 28% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.3

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