Today we will discuss the best series that has been written in a very long time: The Hunger Games.
For the few of you left who have not yet read it, you need to change that immediately. Or not so immediately if you are unable to stop everything you're doing to become sucked into the world of Panem.
I've always been a big book worm.
And when I first read these almost two years ago, they were the best books I'd read in a long time. That record holds.
They are filled with fast-paced action, romance, character development, and deeper social commentary. They suck you into another reality, yet are very realistic.
I absolutely love "coming of age" stories. I really feel the Young Adult market has surpassed most literature written today. Mostly because everyone can relate to the coming-to-know-yourself struggle that is so magnified during this period.
Now my hunger for Hunger Games has only increased because of the upcoming movie.
I know movie to screen adaptions often fall short of reader expectations. But I can't help my excitement. I've become one of those fans, checking updates most days on websites like thehoborg.blogspot.com.
So far I'm really happy about the casting.
I know it wont be the same as reading the books, but that's okay.
What about you? Any thoughts on the series?
March 23 2012
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yes i have thoughts: i read the first two books. the premise of these books is very interesting. it is the details of them that i don't care for. they are way too violent for my taste.
ReplyDeleteyes i know your thoughts. :) like with any book, it is a matter of taste. it's probably best you don't read the third one. it's the most violent and absolutely heartbreaking. but i really liked it. it was very real and ultimately the perfect ending to the series. they seriously give me the chills and major food for thought, that's why i love them so much!
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