The Hunger Games
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:blushing: thanks Kristy
I'm not entirely sure how we aren't friends yet *LOL* 0 -
I absolutely LOVED these books. I had the same thought while reading them...kinda dark with the whole kids killing kids thing...but it is fiction, and that's the beauty of fiction. Being that it's just a story, I think it's safe to say your reading-age kids won't be permanently damaged from it. While telling my friend about it, I did hesitate before suggesting it for her 10 year old daughter. However, after she read the books she let her daughter read them and her daughter loved the stories! Yes, I think there should be an age limit on these books - the age where children can't tell the difference from reality and fiction should be a good cut off. But older children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults should definitely give this story a chance. If you're still against it, no worries, I don't like my theaters crowded anyways : )
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I absolutely LOVED these books. I had the same thought while reading them...kinda dark with the whole kids killing kids thing...but it is fiction, and that's the beauty of fiction. Being that it's just a story, I think it's safe to say your reading-age kids won't be permanently damaged from it. While telling my friend about it, I did hesitate before suggesting it for her 10 year old daughter. However, after she read the books she let her daughter read them and her daughter loved the stories! Yes, I think there should be an age limit on these books - the age where children can't tell the difference from reality and fiction should be a good cut off. But older children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults should definitely give this story a chance. If you're still against it, no worries, I don't like my theaters crowded anyways : )
Maybe that's the problem all together. I don't separate fiction from reality well sometimes! A fictional movie can totally keep me up at night scared about the monsters in the closet. Pathetic... I realize this ;-)
But seriously, how it's been explained by people here I'm going to give it a try at least!0 -
It's a good series, but it's about kids killing kids. If the concept itself upsets you so much, you probably won't enjoy it. If they'd done all the deaths right, this movie could have been rated R.0
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opinions such as this should be kept to yourself. my theory is why bother posting it. obviously everyone is different and you'll get negative and positive comments. whether you like the book/movie or not is fine either way. i actually like it and I'm a good person, but it doesn't make me a bad person for liking something like this. it's called entertainment
I know, the OP is such a tool. We should stone her.
Like in the Lottery... good book.
Seriously, don't jump off a cliff. No one called you a bad person *LOL*
Agreed! That OP is so stoopid lol :laugh:
Dumb OP, she should totally know that only SOME people are entitled to an opinion . . . geesh!0 -
opinions such as this should be kept to yourself. my theory is why bother posting it. obviously everyone is different and you'll get negative and positive comments. whether you like the book/movie or not is fine either way. i actually like it and I'm a good person, but it doesn't make me a bad person for liking something like this. it's called entertainment
I know, the OP is such a tool. We should stone her.
Like in the Lottery... good book.
Seriously, don't jump off a cliff. No one called you a bad person *LOL*
Agreed! That OP is so stoopid lol :laugh:
Dumb OP, she should totally know that only SOME people are entitled to an opinion . . . geesh!
Sweets, please pull my hair when you scold me... you know that's how I like it.0 -
opinions such as this should be kept to yourself. my theory is why bother posting it. obviously everyone is different and you'll get negative and positive comments. whether you like the book/movie or not is fine either way. i actually like it and I'm a good person, but it doesn't make me a bad person for liking something like this. it's called entertainment
I know, the OP is such a tool. We should stone her.
Like in the Lottery... good book.
Seriously, don't jump off a cliff. No one called you a bad person *LOL*
Agreed! That OP is so stoopid lol :laugh:
Dumb OP, she should totally know that only SOME people are entitled to an opinion . . . geesh!
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opinions such as this should be kept to yourself. my theory is why bother posting it. obviously everyone is different and you'll get negative and positive comments. whether you like the book/movie or not is fine either way. i actually like it and I'm a good person, but it doesn't make me a bad person for liking something like this. it's called entertainment
I know, the OP is such a tool. We should stone her.
Like in the Lottery... good book.
Seriously, don't jump off a cliff. No one called you a bad person *LOL*
Agreed! That OP is so stoopid lol :laugh:
Dumb OP, she should totally know that only SOME people are entitled to an opinion . . . geesh!
Sweets, please pull my hair when you scold me... you know that's how I like it.
check, "reigns" in one hand and paddle in the other.0 -
LOVEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD HUNGER GAMES!! I FINISHED ALL 3 BOOKS IN LESS THAN A WEEK I CANT WAIT TILL THE MOVIE COMES OUT!!!!!:sad: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:0
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its an amazing series! seriously, i CANT explain why its so good, its just something you need to read. NOW preferably
You'll see what i mean0 -
I couldnt stand the book. Only because its almost an EXACT copy of Battle Royale who did it much much better and was much more graphic, the way a story like this should be. Book 2 was awesome, Suzanne Collins just cant write action, but can write tense dialogue and emotion. Which is why the last 3rd of Book 2 worked better than tje first book.
Then there's book 3 and while the ending was fantastic, it didnt make up for the rest of the book. In the hands of an author who could write action that didnt make you want to fall asleep it could have been better.0 -
I couldnt stand the book. Only because its almost an EXACT copy of Battle Royale who did it much much better and was much more graphic, the way a story like this should be. Book 2 was awesome, Suzanne Collins just cant write action, but can write tense dialogue and emotion. Which is why the last 3rd of Book 2 worked better than tje first book.
Then there's book 3 and while the ending was fantastic, it didnt make up for the rest of the book. In the hands of an author who could write action that didnt make you want to fall asleep it could have been better.
It has, however, been determined that I need the YOUNG adult (aka. Hunger Games) version of Battle Royale... as that's too much for my adult self to handle *LOL*
However, several men that have posted adamantly agree with you on this...0 -
Don't want to spoil it for anyone but it is more than just about kids killing other children. That's really only one part of the storyline in the first book. The second and third books have nothing to do with that, really.
this^^^ it is a much deeper book than that.. i guess some dont think much when they read. i for one LOVED them and know its one of those books the movie just wont hold up to.. although i will still go see it! :-) read all 3 books in 3 days at work0 -
Perhaps I am a prude... 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. My best friend insists it's AMAZING and I need to see it with her when it comes out... but no way. Unless all the kid's revolt against the Capitol or something and they all live happily ever after, I'm OK without seeing it :ohwell:
Am I the only one that finds it all so odd? Then again, I threw up after Lord of the Rings *LOL* So... there's your perspective
***SPOILER ALERT!!!!***** Something you suggested might actually happen...0 -
I totally have this book on hold at the library. Almost finished with Pillars of the Earth which I totally enjoy. I might switch to World Without End though so I don't completely forget the plot of the PotE book. Loving it so far!
Pillars of the Earth is one of my FAVORITE books! The mini-series, not so good. You can take time between the 2. The World Without End takes place in the same town but Isn't a direct sequel. It is very good also.0 -
hmmm its just a book so i am not offended by it. But surely I wont have my 9 year old reading it...not appropriate for children.0
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Don't want to spoil it for anyone but it is more than just about kids killing other children. That's really only one part of the storyline in the first book. The second and third books have nothing to do with that, really.
this^^^ it is a much deeper book than that.. i guess some dont think much when they read. i for one LOVED them and know its one of those books the movie just wont hold up to.. although i will still go see it! :-) read all 3 books in 3 days at work
It is a much deeper book than that -- the underlying subtext of the entire trilogy is super heavy stuff when you really start thinking about it -- really an entire series that embodies what happens when one reluctantly steps into their owner power and decides that instead of waiting for the world to change, they will be the change that the world needs -- not unlike what many of us on MFP hve decided to do in our own lived, just not in a dystopic, post-apocolyptic sorta way :bigsmile:0 -
and the giver is basically robotic people that kill their elders when they are of no use anymore.. lol on the surface at least.. some people will always try to ban good books that get you thinking (like hunger games, fahrenheit 451 and the giver etc) i will fight to keep these books in schools and out there. they are good reads, isnt that the point of a book?! to get you thinking?!The Hunger Games is "based on kids killing kids" like Fahrenheit 451 is all for burning books.0 -
Don't want to spoil it for anyone but it is more than just about kids killing other children. That's really only one part of the storyline in the first book. The second and third books have nothing to do with that, really.
this^^^ it is a much deeper book than that.. i guess some dont think much when they read. i for one LOVED them and know its one of those books the movie just wont hold up to.. although i will still go see it! :-) read all 3 books in 3 days at work
Im going to disagree. I think the movie will be better because Suzanne Collins isnt a very good author. I think the movie will make up gor her inadequate action writing, which is a majority of the first book. Catching Fire is better suited for a book in my opinion.0 -
I unexpectedly really liked the books. It was really though provoking I thought, and I think it is great for kids to read. It is a great way to really think about how society works, inequality and cooperation. I am really excited about the movie, and I initially wrote it off as a teeny bopper book. 800000X better than Twilight in terms of sending a message to girls about gender roles.0
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Perhaps I am a prude... 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. My best friend insists it's AMAZING and I need to see it with her when it comes out... but no way. Unless all the kid's revolt against the Capitol or something and they all live happily ever after, I'm OK without seeing it :ohwell:
Am I the only one that finds it all so odd? Then again, I threw up after Lord of the Rings *LOL* So... there's your perspective
What about Lord of the Flies? Excellent literature. Maybe not for really young readers but I think I read it in late Junior High.0 -
You youngsters may never have heard of this short story, but from the way you are enjoying The Hunger Games, I thought you might like to read this:
http://www.classicshorts.com/stories/lotry.html0 -
Perhaps I am a prude... 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. My best friend insists it's AMAZING and I need to see it with her when it comes out... but no way. Unless all the kid's revolt against the Capitol or something and they all live happily ever after, I'm OK without seeing it :ohwell:
Am I the only one that finds it all so odd? Then again, I threw up after Lord of the Rings *LOL* So... there's your perspective
What about Lord of the Flies? Excellent literature. Maybe not for really young readers but I think I read it in late Junior High.
Seriously, have never read it! Don't even know the concept. Apparently not required reading in my school district 0 -
You youngsters may never have heard of this short story, but from the way you are enjoying The Hunger Games, I thought you might like to read this:
http://www.classicshorts.com/stories/lotry.html
I will NEVER forget that story... it made a huge impact and scared the crap out of my wee little self as a kid.0 -
Just ordered the trilogy....although Barnes and Noble takes FOREVER to ship them. I've heard good things and I love to read so I'll give them a chance. I'll prob like them...which is why I ordered the set..I'd hate to love it and then have to wait to get the next book and so on.0
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You youngsters may never have heard of this short story, but from the way you are enjoying The Hunger Games, I thought you might like to read this:
http://www.classicshorts.com/stories/lotry.html
Wow, never read that story!0 -
lol...it scared me too as a child...shocked the crap outta me!0
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The Lottery short story was required reading for me in high school. It does have a lot of similarities to the Hunger Games.0
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The Lottery short story was required reading for me in high school. It does have a lot of similarities to the Hunger Games.
can someone exlpain the lottery one to me.. my eyes dont read very well on the computer with such small and bold print. it messes with me lol ill print it when i get home but im very curious now0 -
I had to post cause I read the Hunger Games trilogy in a few days time. Started and couldn't stop. I'm gonna see the movie but know I will be let down cause the movie is never as good as the book.
I also refused to read or see any of the Twilight movies or books until just a couple weeks ago. I just laughed at the whole craziness that girls and grown women were doing. I finally broke down and read all 4 books after all the ladies in my book club said they were good. I totally got into them and had to finish the series. I plan to borrow the movies from a friend to see them but again am not hopeful that the movie will do the books any justice.
As for teenagers reading THe Hunger Games I would have no problem with it. The movie may be gory although I hope not, but I didn't ever think the books were disturbingly violent? And I am not one of those people who watch anything bloody or scary in the least bit. I actually lent the first book to my stepdaughter but she couldn't get into it and quit reading.0
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