The Hunger Games (2008)
Suzanne Collins
Science Fiction
Rating: 5/5
Warning: mild graphic killing
The book takes place in post apocalyptic North America, where there is now a Capitol called Panem and twelve outlying districts. Each District lives to provide comfort for those in the Capitol, while those in the Districts starve. The Government is extremely controlling and one of the ways they show their control is through the Hunger Games. One boy and one girl from each district, known as tributes, are randomly chosen to compete to the death on live television. Most of the districts despise the Capitol for the Hunger Games, but Capitol civilians thrive on the Games coming every year. Katniss and Peeta are the tributes from District 12. Throughout the book they show the Capitol rebellion from the things they do in the Games. Read the book to see the others they meet and who is crowned victor of the 74th Annual Hunger Games.
One theme from this book is what people risk and do to stay alive, and what they will risk to do what is right but not always easy.
It is written in first person present tense, which at times can make the wording sound a bit strange. Katniss is the narrator.
The intended audience is young adults and pre-teens, but is an enjoyable read for adults as well. It is intended for teens because it relates to them.
I would reccomend this book to others because it is intense and exciting and I enjoyed reading it.
"[The Hunger Games] is a violent, jarring, speed-rap of a novel that generates nearly constant suspense.... I couldn't stop reading." -Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly
"[A] plot-driven blend of suspense, science fiction, and romance." -USA Today
"Brilliantly plotted and perfectly paced.... Engrossing."-John Green, New York Times Book Review
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