Reviews with content warning for Blood - The Hunger Games

I love dystopian books! I actually stayed up way late in the night twice because I couldn't put it down. I could've finished it in one day if I had started sooner and if I had pulled an all nighter.

I would rate it 5 but...

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Katniss tried to drown a kitten in the first few chapters when she was explaining stuff in the past. Buttercup is still alive. But I really hate when it comes to injuring innocent animals. I understand her logic, but... Still...

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mateyy's review

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This must be the 10th time I’ve read this—although it’s been like 5ish years—it holds up so well. Collins is such a literary genius; HG is a gripping harrowing tale about fascism and each time I’m more struck about how traumatic it is. This is really is dystopian storytelling at its best.

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raeb's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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kellan_writes's review

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adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Full disclosure, I tried to read The Hunger Games back when the movie first came out, and I couldn't get much past a couple of pages. At the time I wasn't much into YA, first person POV, or present tense. So the writing didn't appeal to me. I've gotten better at reading all those things, so when this book came up in the Patreon book club for Katie Colson, I knew I had to give it a second chance, and it was good!

The bet scene for me was that moment with Rue. It was the only moment that I truly felt moved in the book. I liked Peeta and Haymitch.

But honestly I felt I spent most of the book either going Katniss, no! or Katniss, why?!! I didn't dislike the character completely, and I get the confusion of emotions, but sometimes I completely understood the frustration Haymitch felt dealing with her.

By far though, my favorite character is Cinna. I really just love that Stylist. I will be continuing the series for the readathon of the books, look forward to my review of Catching Fire in April!

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trintrin's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I feel like I'm the last person to read this book and I'm sad I missed out on the craze cuz middle school me would've definitely loved it. Very intriguing world and loveable characters. I wish we get to see more of the political side in the upcoming books. I almost expected it to be a lot more ruthless and violent and gory even, but then I remembered its supposed to be a kids book lol

There were some plot-conveniences and the present-tense writing style was not really my cup of tea but it's not a big deal. Overall, a pretty solid read.

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moonys_marsbar's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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sunnycollins_'s review

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

I read this book when I was in school and decided to come back to it when I was looking for a quick read. I really forgot how much I love this series.

1. I was SHOCKED to see that the writing in this book held up over the years. I recently re-read a couple of the Twilight books and, wow, I can't believe people ever compared the two in terms of writing.

2. The characters are likable flawed. I love that Collins didn't try to make you like the characters. They all have their flaws and characteristics that are unlikable. I think this adds to the realism of the story.

3. An easy read for most. Another thing I love about this book (and the series as a whole) is how short the books are. The story is just long enough to get invested in the characters/plot without having to slog through paragraphs of non-consequential inner dialogue.

Overall, if you're looking for a quick read - this is a great choice!

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ellaticonstellation's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Oh my god! This story was compelling, I couldn't stop reading it. There was something intense and appealing about a game and fake dating. These two combined were a treat. I liked that Katniss was badass and Peeta was the softie between the two. The game itself was cruel as fuck, horrible! And Rue, oh god, her death broke me. I watched the movies years ago but reading it felt different, the emotions I had for the story heightened. The themes were serious but executed great. Wow, Suzanne, now I need the rest of the series. Thanks to you, the audiobook narrator, the story flew across the pages.❤️

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