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Suzanne Collins' debut novel, Gregor the Overlander, the first book in The Underland Chronicles, received wide praise both in the United States and abroad. The series has been a New York Times bestseller and received numerous accolades. Also a writer for children's television, Suzanne lives with her family in Connecticut.
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Posted June 23, 2011
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I loved reading this wonderful book! It is a story that keeps you entertained for hours.
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Posted July 27, 2009
There's really not much to say other than I just read a book that was equal part disturbing and completely compelling.
I can't even say how much this book effected me, both emotionally and physically. (I bought a bow and arrow set. No kidding.)
I think this is a book that will stick with me for a very long time.
Caution: It's violent and a lot of parts are very unsettling, but if you can get through it, it's really an amazing read. Opens your mind, for sure.
I can't wait for the sequel.
533 out of 707 people found this review helpful.
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Posted August 17, 2011
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The hunger games is definitely a must read. I have enjoyed reading this book from start to finish.
335 out of 434 people found this review helpful.
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Posted November 20, 2011
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Excellent storyline. read it in less than 24 hours.
297 out of 493 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 22, 2009
I absolutely and completely love this book! It's exciting and thought-provoking and all-over amazing. It is a bit brutal at times, but overall it's simply fantastic! A must-read!
233 out of 286 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I have never heard of this author but i have to say Suzanne Collins knows how to write a book. The book kept me on edge of my seat. The characters are real and easy to relate to. The ending is werid but i have heard Suzanne is coming out with two more bokos for this series. I highly recommend this book to any age.
202 out of 248 people found this review helpful.
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Posted July 13, 2011
This book is a book that is hard to put down, I could not help myself and would read late into the night. its a must read.
135 out of 179 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Very, Very Highly Recommend this book. My 13 year old son kept telling me to read it. He was half way through the book and kept saying how great it was. I had nothing else to read one night so I started to read. Figured I would read a chapter, the most two and tell him I tried, but didn't really like it.... turns out I end up finishing the book before him because I could not put it down.
134 out of 178 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 28, 2009
The Hunger Games is the best book I have read in a very long time. And I never would have expected it! Unfortunately, I judged the book by it's cover in the beginning. It looks a bit bland and emotionless, but now it makes much more sense! It grabs you and pulls you in. I ate it up in just a few hours last night because my eyes were glued to it. The story is so unique that it's hard to predict anything. And that is very rare these days!<BR/>As a reader, I felt every single emotion that the main character, Katniss, was feeling. There was never a boring stretch or dull moment in the whole book. Expertly woven, and containing some very deep and complicated human decisions, this is a read that I will soon be experiencing again. It is nothing like you would expect, and well worth it. I recommend this book to everyone! Read it now!
133 out of 159 people found this review helpful.
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Posted September 2, 2009
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i mean WOW ... the best book i ever read soo far!!!! u have to read it!!!!!!
89 out of 129 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.i listen to books at work instead of music because is makes the time go fast. well time went too fast while listening to The Hunger Games. it had me at the first cd. i didn't want to answer the phones at work. i would listen in the car going home. this book was GREAT!! i actually listen to the book twice. i can't wait for the next two books.
63 out of 88 people found this review helpful.
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Posted June 13, 2009
This was a very good book, different from anything else I've read. It is the first of a series, and I can't wait for the next book to come out. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading about different worlds/realities.
43 out of 57 people found this review helpful.
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Posted November 29, 2010
Now I'm ok with finding parallels between novels but to call the The Hunger Games the next twilight simply because of the popularity behind the two, doesn't count. They're nothing alike. The Hunger Games for one, is a good read. There is actual plot development and heart to it. twilight was practically a wet dream (how many times must bella make it a point to praise edward for his beauty?) and was as exciting as watching the grass grow. The Hunger Games swept me away from the first chapter. I love how self sufficient katniss is and The obstacles theyre forced to face in the arena (dehydration, fires, wasps, etc.) takes you away. A real page turner. Here's hoping I will like Catching Fire just as much.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I almost did not read this book because of the idea of people hunting people, let alone kids being forced to do this. So, I have to thank Krista for convincing me to read this book. If it was not for her I would not have picked this book up at all. Once I started reading this book I realized it is not as harsh as I had anticipated, which I am thankful for, and was not able to put it down. (I read this book of 374 pages in two and a half days, which is extremely fast for me.) Most of the book is not even set in the actual arena of the fighting. This book is more of the survival of Katniss and Peeta who are on the defensive and trying to stay alive. There is no cannibalism nor is it gory or brutal. I am very glad I did not pass this book up any longer.
I know there is a lot of talk of this book currently, which may be due to the second book recently being released. So with all this amazing praise I had to read it. Which was also a fear to me that with all the hype I would have higher expectations and the book would not measure up. Well, the book exceeded my expectations tremendously. Let me just say the praise is well deserved.
You meet Katniss here in the beginning right away. She sneaks past the fence around District 12 ment to "keep the animals of flesh eating out" and the citizens are not aloud to go outside the fence. Katniss has a spot she sneaks out and meets her friend Gale to hunt. See, they don't get caught or in trouble because the Peacekeepers of the city look the other way, as they like to eat meat too. Katniss has been trained at a young age by her father to hunt, and this is what Katniss has done to help keep her family alive after her father passes away in a mine accident years before.
Also, in the beginning you learn of the history of Panem, and how the Capitol has a gripping control over the 12 different Districts. As a lesson for trying to over throw the Capitol years past the Hunger Games came to exist. All the people are forced to have their children entered in the contest starting at age twelve through to eighteen, no matter stature or standing in the District. However, the poor children could very well have more entries than the richer. See, if the family is in need of food rations the child can enter an extra name in the drawing for this and you can do so for each person in your family. So with Katniss, she has a sister and a mother along with herself - this would be three more entries along with the one for this year. Oh yes, the entries are cumulative, so they carry over each year. That would get scary after a while.
On the day of the drawing all the people of the District are required to be there to witness this, and as a reminder. Katniss is shocked when her twelve year old sister who only has one entry gets picked as the girl to go to the games. What would you do for your sister? Would you sacrifice yourself to take her place? Well, that is just what Katniss does, volunteers to go in her spot.
I am surprised with the extent the Capitol goes to, to try and make this an exciting game to watch. The Capitol actually seem to enjoy this. The publicity the winners of the drawing get is unbelievable. There is lavish foods, complete make-overs, parades, and interviews. They are treated like royalty. People chant for these poor kids and bet on them. All this before they are sent to the arena to fight for their lives. The suspence is held through this section and there are peaks and valleys thro
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Posted March 24, 2012
No offence to those Gale or Peeta obsesed people, but i think Cato is cute. In the movie. In the book prim is awesome. Oh, and those who are thinking of buying this, DONT! This is not because its not the best book ever because it totally is, but i would buy the ENTIRE series if i were u
39 out of 56 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 18, 2010
The Hunger Games is an amazing adventure book that will kept readers wanting to flip page after page. The author, Suzanne Collins, published this book in October of 2008.
In the nation of Panem, lives a girl, Katniss. She lives in district twelve, one of the small places surrounding the capital. Of all the districts, her's is the poorest one, which is a disadvantage to her and her family. Every year all of the districts come together for an event called,"The Hunger Games." The Hunger Games require all districts to participate by selecting one girl and one boy to fight against all other districts and each other. They are put in a remote area and for many days they are to survive by being the last one standing.
In my opinion I thought this was one of those books that you never wanted to abandon. It was a really well written and detailed book. There was so much adventure that you could visualize every moment.
I recommend this book to anyone who wants to be kept on the edge of their seat and explore an imaginary world.
38 out of 45 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 10, 2012
Words cannot describe how good this book is! TO DIE FOR!
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Posted February 6, 2012
I LOVE HUNGER GAMES!!! This book is a MUST READ?:D
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Posted January 4, 2012
My friend told me i had to read this series and i'm so glad i did. I loved the way the story line was presented through out the book.
I recommend reading The Hunger Games you wont be sorry!
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I read alot of books, and this one, in my opinion, was one of the best. I actually liked it better then Twilight *shock*. Once I started reading it I couldnt put it down. I mean I think I read until 2:00 in the morning trying to finish it. Since, I have given it to several friends and everyone loves it. I am counting down the days until the sequel comes out in September.
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Overview
The astonishing bestseller is now a fantastic movie. Here is the original novel with new movie artwork on the cover. (Original cover version also available.)
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve...