The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

454 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction young adult adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Description

A fight to the death – on live TV. The game show where you kill or die, and where the winner’s prize is survival. In District 12, where Katniss Everdeen lives, life is harsh and brutal, ruled from afar by the all-powerful leaders of the Capitol...

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Community Reviews Summary of 218,231 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
tense 68%
dark 60%
emotional 54%
challenging 27%
sad 25%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 11%
reflective 11%
funny 4%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 35%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 29% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.29

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