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I absolutely love this book. It is such a page turner and I couldn't put it down!
Even though I have seen the movies already and knew what was going to happen . The book was exciting and gripping. It's written in such a way that you just can't stop reading.
Scene: You want to be there, you can smell the bread and cheese, hear the birds, feel the water on your skin but then, well, you know.. and you feel that too. Beautiful in so many ways. *****
Characters: Complex, determined and strong main character, surrounded by fully rounded support team. *****
Story: I just couldn't put this down. Compared to the movie, this is just so much better. *****
Recommend?: Yes I would recommend this, great first trilogy for YA readers.
The Hunger Games take place inside a dystopian regime, marked by the immense inequality between the different districts and restricted travel between each district. Even though the prose can't be compare with other books, even in its simple form, Suzanne Collins manages to navigate the reader through the designated thought process while clearly explaining the causes and consequences of certain actions through Katniss' monologues. Her monologues are logical and concise, focusing on survival and precision over emotions, always thinking of not just the first order of consequences, but also the second and third order.
Suzanne Collins's writing has clearly changed over time and become much more mature; this change is clearly visible in this book and the two recent prequels. The pace of this book was faster than the first and second books in the series, and the story moved forward in an action-oriented and straightforward manner; honestly, I have no complaints about it and enjoyed it because I needed this feeling after reading Sunrise on the Reaping. (Although the presence of Haymitch in every corner of the book hurt my heart)The relationship between Katniss and Peeta was much deeper and more beautiful than what I saw in the first film, and I'm happy about it; I will put it down to the credit of the book that adaptations can never 100% capture the imagination.P.S. (and a potential spoiler warning): I am sad that the movie did not show that when Katniss volunteered, Haymitch was also on the scene and then went in front of the camera to say those words; it was a very correct and beautiful scene, neither of those two had their names actually reaped for the competition...
I really enjoyed The Hunger Games. I will say upfront: I had already seen the movies before reading the book, and the story is almost a 1:1 match with the film adaptation. That might sound like a downside, but honestly—it’s a huge compliment. It shows how well the movies captured the essence of the book.What made the book truly worth it for me was the extra depth and background you simply don’t get on screen. Katniss’ thoughts, motivations, and emotional struggles are much more layered in the novel, which made me feel even more connected to her character and the world she lives in.The book is incredibly easy and fast to read. I finished it in about half a day, which really says it all—you just keep turning the pages. The pacing is strong, the chapters are short, and the tension keeps pulling you forward.This is also one of the first dystopian novels I ever picked up, and it completely worked for me. The world is dark and unfair, but there’s also hope, love, and resistance woven through the story, which makes it very compelling.Overall, The Hunger Games is an accessible, gripping dystopian novel that fully deserves its popularity. Even if you’ve already seen the movies, the book is absolutely worth reading for the added depth and emotional insight.
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts.
No tengo palabras para describir lo mucho que me gustó este libro, estoy triste, desorientado y sin duda con ganas de acabar con los otros lo antes posible.
Amo os filmes e agora amo o livro, era uma leitura que sempre quis fazer desde a adolescência e só tive a oportunidade de ler agora, e é simplesmente maravlhoso.
It's been over a decade since I first read this series. I picked the series up again because I finally got my hands on copies of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and Sunrise on the Reaping.The nostalgia was so real with this one and I can't wait to reread the others.Can confirm, still die-hard for Team Peeta. Gale is still just as annoying as I remember so far.
🐦⬛4.1 stars🎯Maybe it's just because politics and dystopian are not for me, but I didn't think this book was amazing -- though I do see its impact and why it's considered a modern classic. Even if I didn't LOVE this book, I still think everyone should read it.🫰The concept is so clever and creative. It is also well executed -- worldbuilding was immaculate.👍The criticisms on modern society was on point.👍Liked the characters a lot, especially how neither of them were the "chosen one".👌The main reason why it wasn't rated higher wasn't because I deducted stars, but because it didn't reach those stars, if that makes sense? As in, this book wasn't bad in anything, it just lacked my preferred scenes and genres.
