The Hunger Games

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  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    My question is how do you judge something you haven't actually read?

    :huh:

    Ditto. If you have not read the series but only know the gist of the plot (barely), please do not judge it. Yes, it's about kids killing kids, but it's about much more than that. If you had read the series, you would know.
    My absolute biggest pet peeve is people (especially parents) taking a stand on books that they think are inappropriate when they have not read the books themselves.

    I didn't see Odus say anywhere that she didn't think kids should be allowed to read the books. She said she didn't understand why they were popular and that SHE didn't want to read them. That's a far cry from asking for them to be banned in schools.
  • BAMFMeredith
    BAMFMeredith Posts: 2,810 Member
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    YES!!!

    Also, PLEASE google "Lana del Rey's Hunger Games" if you've heard her song "Video Games" and are a HG fan, you will just about die laughing listening to the re-mix.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    I'd also love to see how many people saw a preview for "Friends With Benefits" and rolled their eyes *LOL* I see this preview and question the appeal.

    Different strokes for different folks.
  • leannems
    leannems Posts: 516 Member
    But I can't not imagine how this movie (book) is so popular when it's based on kids killing kids. It makes me sick every time I see the preview.

    But that's exactly why you should read it. Your visceral reaction to kids killing kids is actually more in line on what the series is about as opposed to the actual killing part.

    I'm geeking out on the movie. Have yall seen the nail polish tie in? Dying!
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
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    BWAH!
  • snowbab
    snowbab Posts: 192 Member
    I personally love this series!!! I cried so much during it though :'( It's more than just killing though it brings up some thought-provoking thoughtsw about society/morals/the future etc...

    I'm in the UK and NO-ONE seems to know about it! As soon a the film comes out I bet it will be talked about everywhere though :D I just hope people bother to read the books not just watch the films (like Harry Potter..grr)
  • perdie7
    perdie7 Posts: 266 Member
    I've read all three and loved them.

    And as a side note, if you like hunger games, check out this series:

    Gone by Michael Grant.....In the blink of an eye. Everyone disappears. GONE.

    Except for the young. Teens. Middle schoolers. Toddlers. But not one single adult. No teachers, no cops, no doctors, no parents. Just as suddenly, there are no phones, no internet, no television. No way to get help. And no way to figure out what's happened.

    Hunger threatens. Bullies rule. A sinister creature lurks. Animals are mutating. And the teens themselves are changing, developing new talents—unimaginable, dangerous, deadly powers—that grow stronger by the day.

    It's a terrifying new world. Sides are being chosen, a fight is shaping up. Townies against rich kids. Bullies against the weak. Powerful against powerless. And time is running out: On your birthday, you disappear just like everyone else..
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
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    OMG! That's great!! LOL
  • Laceylala
    Laceylala Posts: 3,094 Member
    My first reaction was the same as yours. I am currently studying to be a teacher and some of my classmates (who are already teachers) talked about having their 8th/9th graders read it. I was completely thrown off by the thought of children reading about children killing children, but they had a lot of reasons why they wanted the kids to read this series. I haven't read the books and I still don't know if I want to. Definitely won't be seeing the movie.

    Goind kind of off subject here - I guess to me it comes down to teaching kids about what could be and what was. Its like not teaching kids about the holocaust (not saying this happens) or the wars or history...so it doesn't repeat itself. These books put issues that could arise and in some ways have already into a context for kids to understand and relate to. And for adults too.
  • mommaski4
    mommaski4 Posts: 305 Member
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    Oh my gosh! Me too! My new motivation to work out!
  • Laceylala
    Laceylala Posts: 3,094 Member
    I just used to be against twilight until i ended up reading the books and they were so addictive. I might read these too just to see whether or not they are as crappy as the movie sounds :D The Twilight movies suck by the way. But the books are plain awesomeness.

    I'm still against Twilight on the principle that Stephanie Meyer is a lousy writer. The content doesn't bother me. :-)


    Word!
  • MrsNelson0904
    MrsNelson0904 Posts: 122 Member
    I personally LOVED the books and I can't wait for the movie!!!
  • goobear3
    goobear3 Posts: 14
    Totally LOVED the books!
  • poustotah
    poustotah Posts: 1,121 Member
    I just read the trilogy with my daughter and it's not JUST about kids killing kids. The series, I thought, was amazing. I would highly recommend reading the books before you judge them.
  • ejanderson
    ejanderson Posts: 29
    SEMI-SPOILER ALERT

    It's definitely less about the killing and all about conquering the dystopian society. When you say "it's about 24 teenagers going into an arena and one coming out", yeah, it sounds TOTALLY DISTASTEFUL. But, in the first and second books the "killing" part of things is very well written, not gory (ok, except for one person...but even that is done in a better way than it would be by most other authors) and definitely not in a glorifying way. It's a necessary evil to get your emotions to point that the characters in the book are so that you can appreciate the journey and the outcome. That said, The Hunger Games had me begging for the next book. Catching Fire, had me happy that there was a book 3 so that the story could wrap up. Mocking Jay had me glad I finished the trilogy but also somewhat wishing there was only The Hunger Games. Like maybe I'd be happiest just imagining what came next. It all wrapped up pretty much like I figured it would, but with each book the depth of the characters seemed to shallow a bit and the quality of the writing decreased. In short, I wouldn't not read the entire trilogy, but don't expect more from Books 2 & 3 than from Book 1 or you will be disappointed.
  • courtneymal17
    courtneymal17 Posts: 672 Member
    To be honest, at first I never thought I'd read them. I got bored, the book was cheap one day on my kindle, and a day and a half later Id read all three lol! It's definitely addicting. But back to your point/question...that's part of what makes the book so poignant. It wouldn't be as powerful if it was adults killing adults. There's a pretty direct message if you read through the book, and let me tell you its DEFINITELY not "hey lets round up our kids and let them kill each other!!" Also, you might want to read all three books lol, not to spoil anything..
  • clydethecat
    clydethecat Posts: 1,087 Member
    this book is written in first person.. its annoying to read first person.. no idea why people think this is a great work of literature...
  • justbecause2014
    justbecause2014 Posts: 371 Member
    Just read them...they really are good! I promise!
  • courtneymal17
    courtneymal17 Posts: 672 Member
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    haha seriously. Although I'd like to think I'd be able to out smart my way into living a little while!
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
    It is more than just about kids killing kids.

    Loved loved loved the book and I can't wait for the movie. I get chills when I see the previews.
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
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    haha seriously. Although I'd like to think I'd be able to out smart my way into living a little while!

    Great quote! hahaha Love it.
  • tamheath
    tamheath Posts: 702 Member
    And that's exactly why you can't judge something you have not read! The books are not "based" on kids killing kids. So happy there are millions of books out there so you don't have to read what you don't want to! I'm LOVING The Hunger Games (on the 2nd now), but I tried and tried, and was NOT a fan of the Twilight Series. To each his own! And Happy Reading to all.
  • marylosesweight
    marylosesweight Posts: 5
    You have to read the books before/after watching the movie, it's a MUST! The books are amazing, and it dosen't matter how amazing the movie will be, it will not be better than the books.
    Read them! <3
  • kiminikimkim
    kiminikimkim Posts: 746 Member
    When I read the synopsis, I was not interested in reading it at all. I ran out of books to read on a long trip and ended up reading all 3. I've enjoyed them thoroughly.
  • dipsl19
    dipsl19 Posts: 317 Member
    youre not a prude, you just dont get deep concepts.
    its obviously a statement piece on government and the fact that they are forced to kill each other just to show how powerful the govt is,

    and in the endd
    ... well

    no spoilers, right?
  • whitneysaenz
    whitneysaenz Posts: 125 Member
    Read all three.... you'll be surprised and realize why she wants you to see it!
  • whitleynoel
    whitleynoel Posts: 198 Member
    You need to read a book before you can pass judgements. If every author wrote in a way where they avoided touchy issues the literary world would be a very boring place indeed!
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    I hath been convinced :)

    Dips**** you're fun :bigsmile:
  • j_emerson
    j_emerson Posts: 48
    haha I read all three books within a week. They are absolutely awesome! Your prediction makes me giggle! :laugh:

    Same here...I couldn't get them downloaded to my Kindle fast enough as I finished each one. Can't wait for the movies!!
  • JaySpice
    JaySpice Posts: 326 Member
    It's an awesome *kitten* book and I can't wait for the movie.
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