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siglerbooknook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I love watching the character growth in Peeta and Katniss. I will always cry at that one death. Haymitch is probably my favorite character.
The underlying warnings about a people divided are hard to ignore.
My only real complaint with the book is how stiff Katniss is throughout, even when she knows what's on the line. Maybe it's just because I don't relate to her personality but I found myself rolling my eyes at how obtuse she is at times. However, this definitely doesn't ruin the story for me at all.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Classism
wckdoperative's review against another edition
- 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? No
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, and Classism
oddchildhood3064's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Moderate: Child death and Violence
jadziaaudrey's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Confinement, Death, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
celestriakle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Turns out, the hype was real. Hunger Games IS really, really good. It's a fast read with interesting world-building and a tense story. It's everything people used to say about it. Even though I knew
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Confinement, Death, Violence, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gore, Grief, and Death of parent
porscheirielle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
downsophialane's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and War
Minor: Vomit and Cannibalism
norah_robert13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
purinpedia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
booksillremember's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I enjoyed
- the campness of the capitol and its people
- the premise and setting (and the added terror of constantly giving a performance in front of your oppressors and loved ones alike)
- the thing with the birds
- the social commentary
Unfortunately, there's a lot more that I didn't like:
- the dialogue felt cringe a lot of the time, a bit like those new edgy Disney characters
- Katniss isn't quite a 'Mary Sue' but her few flaws do not cause her any long-term issues
- the final fight in the arena was so ridiculous that it took away from the emotional impact
- it was quite predictable and the writing felt contrived, almost like watching a video game quest
- too many food descriptions (although I get why)
- convenient coincidences happen ALL the time to further the plot and benefit the main character
If you're a cynical adult like me, I recommend reading The Handmaid's Tale instead or watching Squid Game, Black Mirror, or The Truman Show - or the film adaptation which I actually preferred.
Graphic: Child death, Violence, and Medical trauma