A review by sophiesometimesreads
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

challenging dark reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This was actually my second time reading this (or maybe third?), the first being a long time ago, around when the books initially came out.

It still holds up today. Amazing, three-dimensional characters, an intricate dystopian world, super high stakes. It balances being YA and outlining the horrors of kids being forced to kill other kids. To be honest, I think it hit me harder now that I'm older and you truly realise how young people 12 to 18 are.

An amazing book that will hold up for years to come, and has some really interesting themes and discussions that stay relevant to this day.
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