Hunger Games...

jsteinberg87

Anyone else read the book or the trilogy? I just finished the trilogy and bought an anthology to read on my kindle, I'm SO rereading the whole trilogy. Its awesome!!!!

wintermama13

AAAAAHHHH I LOVE LOVE LOVE! The Hunger Games!!! They were so gooood

rockeraxXx

I will look these books up! I love to read. Just finished reading The Help. Loved it.

Sgriffin2382

I have read the trilogy twice now. Love them! Can't wait for the movie!

Babieseverywhere

I love the Hunger Games trilogy and can not wait until the film comes out

bankerangie

I have read the first two books, but haven't gotten to the third one yet. I can't wait for the movie!!

CarrieJ85

I will look these books up! I love to read. Just finished reading The Help. Loved it.

I am in the middle of The Help right now and loving it! The Hunger Games is next on my list though!

linder3186

yes, read the trilogy this summer and quite enjoyed it .... even though it was supposed to be a "young adult" type book, guess I'm a young adult at heart 'cause I'm far from young :-)

msteadham

I have read all three and I LOVE them!

jsteinberg87

I so hope the film doesnt ruin the books. Everyone needs to read them first!

MindyBlack

I've read them twice. It's one of my favorite series. I would read them again but I can't keep them in my house. They have been passed around among my friends for the past 10 months. I should charge a rental fee. LOL

MindyBlack

I so hope the film doesnt ruin the books. Everyone needs to read them first!

DITTO!! I'm sure I'll love and hate the film all at the same time.

AliceIsRunning

I was pleasantly surprised that I fell in love with these books. It's not really my genre, but Book #1 was chosen at book club and I'm glad it was.

I'm not a big fan of movies that come from books, but after seeing the trailer I can't wait!

The actress (I don't know her name) is EXACTLY how I pictured Katniss

Yanicka1

I liked the first book, the second one was ok but the 3rd left me really disapointed. I had the feeling that katniss was never able to find her own voice and was just reacting to the story and those plotting around her.

If you liked the hunger games I strongly suggest reading Divergent from Veronica Roth.

wintermama13

I so hope the film doesnt ruin the books. Everyone needs to read them first!

I agree! I was so disappointed by Twilight. And until it's remade (fingers crossed haha) I'll always have to live with Robert Pattinson (sp) as Edward and his silly shimmering. A 4 year old could have come up with a better job than that!!!
haha. sorry, that's my rant for the day. :flowerforyou:

MindyBlack

I liked the first book, the second one was ok but the 3rd left me really disapointed. I had the feeling that katniss was never able to find her own voice and was just reacting to the story and those plotting around her.

If you liked the hunger games I strongly suggest reading Divergent from Veronica Roth.

Divergent was good though I like Hunger Games better.

jsteinberg87

I liked the first book, the second one was ok but the 3rd left me really disapointed. I had the feeling that katniss was never able to find her own voice and was just reacting to the story and those plotting around her.

If you liked the hunger games I strongly suggest reading Divergent from Veronica Roth.

I felt much the same way about the 3rd. It kinda ended like "she chose peeta had kids happily every after blah" - when we all know there is SO much more to Katniss. I suggest you start reading the anthology, which discusses that. Its a bunch of young adult authors that compiled their own "essays" addressing the trilogy. Interesting read, makes me think in a different perspective, and almost kind of settled my "unresolved" feelings of how the Mockingjay ends. Its called "The Girl Who Was On Fire" and it has many popular young adult author's opinions. I'm about halfway through

jsteinberg87

I so hope the film doesnt ruin the books. Everyone needs to read them first!

I agree! I was so disappointed by Twilight. And until it's remade (fingers crossed haha) I'll always have to live with Robert Pattinson (sp) as Edward and his silly shimmering. A 4 year old could have come up with a better job than that!!!
haha. sorry, that's my rant for the day. :flowerforyou:

I feel like even though its categorized as a "young adult book series," the Hunger Games address way more than just a "love" story like Twilight. In Twilight, the moral story is love conquers all. Which is easy for any young adult to grasp their mind around. But with the Hunger Games, the love story is a subplot to many more things like power, politics, propaganda, control, social classes, social control.... I mean I could go on... Its really really an amazing series, I highly reccomend the anthology to anyone who's read the 3rd series. Called "The Girl Who Was On Fire" - its written by many different people with alot of different opinions.

jsteinberg87

I liked the first book, the second one was ok but the 3rd left me really disapointed. I had the feeling that katniss was never able to find her own voice and was just reacting to the story and those plotting around her.

If you liked the hunger games I strongly suggest reading Divergent from Veronica Roth.

Divergent was good though I like Hunger Games better.

I'll have to look into Divergent. I'm really looking for books that are similar to Collin's writing style (first person perspective) -[as I loved being in Katniss' head] and something similar in genre. If anyone has any reccomendations, Tell me a mini synopsis, and I'll love you forever!

jsteinberg87

I was pleasantly surprised that I fell in love with these books. It's not really my genre, but Book #1 was chosen at book club and I'm glad it was.

I'm not a big fan of movies that come from books, but after seeing the trailer I can't wait!

The actress (I don't know her name) is EXACTLY how I pictured Katniss

I haven't watched the trailer yet for a reason, however, I didn't picture her brunette. I always thought of a blonde braided girl. Maybe I'm thinking of Prim. This is part of why I want to re-read them

kb455

I finished the series not too long ago. It was definitely one the best series I've read in awhile. The plot was great and it was refreshing to see a strong female character for once. I look forward to the movie!

jsteinberg87

I know this isn't the official cast from the official movie, but I found this video of Katniss and Rue on YouTube, and I seriously just cried.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_jw3z68TW0&feature=related

Yanicka1

I liked the first book, the second one was ok but the 3rd left me really disapointed. I had the feeling that katniss was never able to find her own voice and was just reacting to the story and those plotting around her.

If you liked the hunger games I strongly suggest reading Divergent from Veronica Roth.

Divergent was good though I like Hunger Games better.

I'll have to look into Divergent. I'm really looking for books that are similar to Collin's writing style (first person perspective) -[as I loved being in Katniss' head] and something similar in genre. If anyone has any reccomendations, Tell me a mini synopsis, and I'll love you forever!

Divergent

In Beatrice Prior’s dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is—she can’t have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself.

During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles to determine who her friends really are—and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes infuriating boy fits into the life she’s chosen. But Tris also has a secret, one she’s kept hidden from everyone because she’s been warned it can mean death. And as she discovers a growing conflict that threatens to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves . . . or it might destroy her.


Enclave (another one that I really loved)

WELCOME TO THE APOCALYPSE In Deuce’s world, people earn the right to a name only if they survive their first fifteen years. By that point, each unnamed ‘brat’ has trained into one of three groups-Breeders, Builders, or Hunters, identifiable by the number of scars they bear on their arms. Deuce has wanted to be a Huntress for as long as she can remember.

As a Huntress, her purpose is clear–to brave the dangerous tunnels outside the enclave and bring back meat to feed the group while evading ferocious monsters known as Freaks. She’s worked toward this goal her whole life, and nothing’s going to stop her, not even a beautiful, brooding Hunter named Fade. When the mysterious boy becomes her partner, Deuce’s troubles are just beginning.

Down below, deviation from the rules is punished swiftly and harshly, and Fade doesn’t like following orders. At first she thinks he’s crazy, but as death stalks their sanctuary, and it becomes clear the elders don’t always know best, Deuce wonders if Fade might be telling the truth. Her partner confuses her; she’s never known a boy like him before, as prone to touching her gently as using his knives with feral grace.

As Deuce’s perception shifts, so does the balance in the constant battle for survival. The mindless Freaks, once considered a threat only due to their sheer numbers, show signs of cunning and strategy… but the elders refuse to heed any warnings. Despite imminent disaster, the enclave puts their faith in strictures and sacrifice instead. No matter how she tries, Deuce cannot stem the dark tide that carries her far from the only world she’s ever known.

jend114

loved the hunger games. I'll have to check out Divergent

Artemis726

I liked the first book, the second one was ok but the 3rd left me really disapointed. I had the feeling that katniss was never able to find her own voice and was just reacting to the story and those plotting around her.

If you liked the hunger games I strongly suggest reading Divergent from Veronica Roth.

I felt the same way. Loved the first book until it started to jump the shark at the end a bit. Read the second which was ok. Counted down the days for the 3rd to be delivered to my Kindle and just about cried from disappointment. I'm a chronic book series re-reader (re-read the first two 3 times at least waiting for the 3rd) and I was so heartbroken over the 3rd I haven't gone back to it. *shrug* Maybe in time I can give it another chance.

I'll have to check out Divergent.

jsteinberg87

Seriously, I totally reccomend The Girl Who Was On Fire. I know I've said it multiple times, but it really does take a deeper look at the Hunger Games, the plot, the subplots... and I felt more at ease after reading this as I was disappointed how the 3rd had such an... abrupt ending almost. Do you think Collin's did that in the event she wanted a sequel?