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A review by happilyeveralli
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
adventurous
challenging
dark
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? No
5.0
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I'VE EVER READ...
The Hunger Games franchise will always have a special place in my heart. I was introduced to it by my mother and my aunt. I remember sitting in the living room watching the movies with them years ago. Though I have made previous attempts to do so, this is my first fully independent read of the book. The film does it justice, but there's just something about this world that takes to pen and paper more than the screen. It's lush and well-built. It feels alive. Katniss' character is masterfully crafted. Down to Collins' word choice, we are fully pulled—no, dragged—into the world of Panem head-first; its desolation, hopelessness, glamors and all. I could write an essay on all of it. I felt genuinely horrified in Part Three, especially during the last few chapters that took place in the arena. I was fully immersed. I lost sleep, unable to put down the book. A true five stars, no notes.
The Hunger Games franchise will always have a special place in my heart. I was introduced to it by my mother and my aunt. I remember sitting in the living room watching the movies with them years ago. Though I have made previous attempts to do so, this is my first fully independent read of the book. The film does it justice, but there's just something about this world that takes to pen and paper more than the screen. It's lush and well-built. It feels alive. Katniss' character is masterfully crafted. Down to Collins' word choice, we are fully pulled—no, dragged—into the world of Panem head-first; its desolation, hopelessness, glamors and all. I could write an essay on all of it. I felt genuinely horrified in Part Three, especially during the last few chapters that took place in the arena. I was fully immersed. I lost sleep, unable to put down the book. A true five stars, no notes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: War