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probstu's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jykes's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
violetagouveia's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
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
sam_reads7's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
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
charmainekim's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ashley_eliza's review against another edition
5.0
This was a FANTASTIC reread. I don’t think I fully appreciated just how good this book was when I read it in middle school for the first time. I definitely do now! I really appreciate how skillfully Collins spun the story from Katniss’ perspective. 10/10, would read again (and I just did
noooootalie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
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
4.0
I didn't write a review when I read this 9 years ago, but here's my review for my 2024 reread:
given the premise this is a bit odd to say, but this was a really comforting reread. I’ve been a bit stressed from adult life and I wanted something that reminds me of simpler times, and this hit the spot.
given the premise this is a bit odd to say, but this was a really comforting reread. I’ve been a bit stressed from adult life and I wanted something that reminds me of simpler times, and this hit the spot.
bethaniekay's review against another edition
5.0
I wasn't sure what to expect with this book. It's technically in the "tween" genre -- yet, the way it was explained to me, it seemed like it would be some sort of an odd mix of Survivor meets Mad Max in a post apocalyptic, futuristic dystopian society. Honestly, it didn't sound all that appealing.
Boy was I wrong. This book was incredible, and once I started, I couldn't put it down. The author writes beautifully, with such descriptiveness, you feel as if you're there, experiencing and feeling everything with the characters. I was afraid the story would have too much war, savagery and hunger, and whereas it certainly does include some of that, there's so much more -- humor, humility, friendship, wisdom, common sense, political angst, compassion, and even love (ah, young love). I found some of the characters irresistibly likeable, and others despicable, and wanted to keep reading not only because the writing style is like a roller coaster, but because I really wanted to know what would happen to all those involved.
The ending wasn't really an ending -- it was more of a pause in the story, but that's okay with me because a friend loaned me all 3 books in the trilogy, so I can immediately start the next one :)
All in all, an excellent read. I'll be recommending this to many friends.
Boy was I wrong. This book was incredible, and once I started, I couldn't put it down. The author writes beautifully, with such descriptiveness, you feel as if you're there, experiencing and feeling everything with the characters. I was afraid the story would have too much war, savagery and hunger, and whereas it certainly does include some of that, there's so much more -- humor, humility, friendship, wisdom, common sense, political angst, compassion, and even love (ah, young love). I found some of the characters irresistibly likeable, and others despicable, and wanted to keep reading not only because the writing style is like a roller coaster, but because I really wanted to know what would happen to all those involved.
The ending wasn't really an ending -- it was more of a pause in the story, but that's okay with me because a friend loaned me all 3 books in the trilogy, so I can immediately start the next one :)
All in all, an excellent read. I'll be recommending this to many friends.
amyinvegas's review against another edition
4.0
Reminded me of Twilight - because of its' popularity and writing. However, I hated Twilight, but I really enjoyed this. Very interesting story - the writing won't win any awards, but it was delicious to read.