Scan barcode
A review by kamrynkoble
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
*2024*
My cousin Tori talked me into a reread of this! It’s at least my 4th, but I think it’s more like 6th since I read it a few times before I got a Goodreads. I had so much fun blowing up her phone as we both read it.
This series is my Roman Empire. I have to force myself not to think about Katniss because my heart will literally squeeze in my chest when I do.
I adore her SO much. Her inner monologue is precious and still makes me laugh out loud. I cannot get over the way she thinks about everything, and how LITTLE she understands Peeta and his motivation. And Peeta’s rizz . . . I’ll never forget how mad my husband was that they “butchered” his rizz in the movies. Book Peeta is so charming.
I STILL cry every single time I read this, and I fear the day that it doesn’t do that to me. This was the first time I listened to the audiobook and the way she read Rue’s death just sent me over a whole new edge. She was literally fabulous. It’s obvious that she’s acting, not just reading aloud—in the best way. My only complaint is the very aggressive Canadian accent on an Appalachian character, lol. (Bag is now bayg, against is now againyst, you get the picture.)
The older I get, the more frightening this world is. I pick up on so many new, little details each time. Who wants to put breast implants into a sixteen-year-old girl? There’s so much horror surrounding the games, and it’s not just the children killing each other.
I’m going to say it with my whole chest this year—this is my perfect book. It’s flawless. If I had to get a tattoo tomorrow, it would probably be for Katniss. I don’t know how anyone could give this book less than 5 stars, but it just affirms that we’re all different. It’s perfection to me though, and if you have any complaints, I am not available to listen. BRB, I’m resurrecting my various THG fanfics.
*2022*
I got to read this out loud to my love while he drives! So much fun to watch his reactions. We laughed out loud a lot. We both wish the movies included more of Katniss and Peeta’s relationship/humor. So so good. It’s hard for me not to reread every year.
*2019*
This really might be a perfect book.
There’s really no point in me writing a long review. If you know me at all, you know I had a brutal Hunger Games stage. My mom had to limit the number of Katniss braids a week I could wear to school.
Man, I love this. The characters, the settings, the voice, the pacing. It’s quite honestly a modern masterpiece. And I can’t wait to start Catching Fire, which manages to be an even better sequel to a stunning first book. Could not love this more.
My cousin Tori talked me into a reread of this! It’s at least my 4th, but I think it’s more like 6th since I read it a few times before I got a Goodreads. I had so much fun blowing up her phone as we both read it.
This series is my Roman Empire. I have to force myself not to think about Katniss because my heart will literally squeeze in my chest when I do.
I adore her SO much. Her inner monologue is precious and still makes me laugh out loud. I cannot get over the way she thinks about everything, and how LITTLE she understands Peeta and his motivation. And Peeta’s rizz . . . I’ll never forget how mad my husband was that they “butchered” his rizz in the movies. Book Peeta is so charming.
I STILL cry every single time I read this, and I fear the day that it doesn’t do that to me. This was the first time I listened to the audiobook and the way she read Rue’s death just sent me over a whole new edge. She was literally fabulous. It’s obvious that she’s acting, not just reading aloud—in the best way. My only complaint is the very aggressive Canadian accent on an Appalachian character, lol. (Bag is now bayg, against is now againyst, you get the picture.)
The older I get, the more frightening this world is. I pick up on so many new, little details each time. Who wants to put breast implants into a sixteen-year-old girl? There’s so much horror surrounding the games, and it’s not just the children killing each other.
I’m going to say it with my whole chest this year—this is my perfect book. It’s flawless. If I had to get a tattoo tomorrow, it would probably be for Katniss. I don’t know how anyone could give this book less than 5 stars, but it just affirms that we’re all different. It’s perfection to me though, and if you have any complaints, I am not available to listen. BRB, I’m resurrecting my various THG fanfics.
*2022*
I got to read this out loud to my love while he drives! So much fun to watch his reactions. We laughed out loud a lot. We both wish the movies included more of Katniss and Peeta’s relationship/humor. So so good. It’s hard for me not to reread every year.
*2019*
This really might be a perfect book.
There’s really no point in me writing a long review. If you know me at all, you know I had a brutal Hunger Games stage. My mom had to limit the number of Katniss braids a week I could wear to school.
Man, I love this. The characters, the settings, the voice, the pacing. It’s quite honestly a modern masterpiece. And I can’t wait to start Catching Fire, which manages to be an even better sequel to a stunning first book. Could not love this more.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Blood, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Classism