This book is bloody, depressing, and has a fittingly somber tone. Other than that, I can't think of anymore ways to compliment it. The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins, is a book which follows the path of Katniss Everdeen in her dystopian world of Panem. Once modern day United States, the nation of Panem has no similarities with its former self except that it is run by a capitol city, deemed The Capitol. The Capitol bears a grudge against the (now twelve) surrounding districts that once striked a revolution to overthrow the government. As a punihsment, The Capitol now holds an annual event called the Hunger Games, where one boy and one girl from each district are placed in an arena in The Capitol and are forced to fight one another to the death. The perception of the games varies from district, while some believe the games to be a place to prove oneself, most districts understand it as a death sentence. This is what Katniss views it as when she is picked to represent the poorest district in the nation, district twelve, along with the boy tribute, Peeta Mellark. Unfortunately for Katniss, she keeps finding herself in debt to Peeta which does not bode well when a fight to the death is enforced. Just when Katniss feels that her odds of winning the games have hit rock bottom, Peeta Reveals his feelings for her which complicates her plans all throughout the games.
In the first book of this thrilling trilogy, find out how Katniss overcomes adversity and manages to stay alive against kids who have trained there entire life to win the games. Many real life tensions are implemented into this book, such as the rich vs. the poor, and love vs. humanity. It's nonstop action that you cannot miss, and things heat up in the end as the amount of tributes dwindle. Remember, only one person can win the games- will it be the baker, Peeta, or the small but saavy huntress, Katniss? Read The Hunger Games and discover the truth.
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I would disagree with your opinion of "The Hunger Games". I found it to have an acceptable style of writing. I agree that there is a depressing tone, because the narrator lived in poverty. However, I found the main attraction of the Hunger Games to be its plot. It gives a new take on 'Government Oppressing Citizens, Citizens Fight Back' stories. That was the reason I enjoyed the book. Although Collins does not have the most polished writing ability, she created a unique enough plot to keep me interested.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the book has I fittingly somber tone but I would not call the story depressing by any means. Depressing seems to imply a sort of slowness and sadness whereas I have found that Collins managed not to dwell on the sadness even when dealing with an issue that is as sad as any, the unnecessary death of children.
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ReplyDeleteThe Hunger Games may be depressing, but this depressing mood is what makes The Hunger Games such a great book. If it wasn't depressing, it would be unrealistic. For example (WARNING: SPOILER ALERT), when Rue died, I was close to crying, because of how sweet the moment was. It was going to happen sooner or later, and the author made it a moment to remember, rather than something was just inevitable. Without this depressing mood, people would probably pass this book off as a chick flick, when really it's not.