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A review by siglerbooknook
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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? No
4.75
This book was every bit as good as I remember it being when I was a teenager, and possibly even more challenging. The premise is so dark and sad, but the characters so loveable it's hard not to enjoy the story.
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.
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.
Content Warnings
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