s_holdthebus 's review for:

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

5.0

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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The Hunger Games series hits hard no matter when you read it, but it feels especially powerful now, reading this as an adult in 2025. Suzanne is truly a master and is so smart with how she adds horror and hope at every turn. Truly one of my favorite series ever and I’m so glad I am rereading this.