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readingggrachel's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
adamer's review against another edition
5.0
After reading it again after so long I’m giving it 5* instead of 4*
nesquik05's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
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
4.5
camicat42's review against another edition
5.0
Still the best dystopian YA ever written (IMO). Everyone say thank you Suzanne Collins
mauuura's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mintomillk's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars. i grew up in the era of YA-explosion, with series like THG and Divergent being among the most popular books in the school reading circles. as an adult, i revisited Collins' work and was astonished at how well it holds up in comparison to some other popular series around the same time, which in hindsight feel very silly.
The Hunger Games paints a bleak story that only gets darker the more time you invest into it -- and with the more knowledge and maturity you approach the subject matter with. things and scenes that disturbed me as a teen but i simply moved past from as an adult now affect me deeply, as the sheer drastic weight of Panem as a nation and those who have been burnt and sacrificed in its construction, creation, and maintenance. telling this in-depth lore and worldbuilding through a character like Katniss, who is both firm in her sense of self and morality, and develops throughout the series as she comes to understand more of the world around her and the greater politics at play, is simply genius. also finnick still hurts me deeply
The Hunger Games paints a bleak story that only gets darker the more time you invest into it -- and with the more knowledge and maturity you approach the subject matter with. things and scenes that disturbed me as a teen but i simply moved past from as an adult now affect me deeply, as the sheer drastic weight of Panem as a nation and those who have been burnt and sacrificed in its construction, creation, and maintenance. telling this in-depth lore and worldbuilding through a character like Katniss, who is both firm in her sense of self and morality, and develops throughout the series as she comes to understand more of the world around her and the greater politics at play, is simply genius. also finnick still hurts me deeply
hollydyer328's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I was in the mood for something fun and easy to get into, and this did just the thing! The creativity with the world-building and the action within the Games was compelling! The beginning and ending sections were lacking for me, and the writing is pretty basic, but I guess that is to be expected for YA.
imjustemy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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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belovedacquaintance's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.5