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A review by lfp_reading
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
adventurous
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? Yes
4.75
Reread.
Wow! Despite many viewings of the films, I hadn't touched this series in book form since I was a teenager. The Hunger Games takes on an entirely new light as an adult, especially in today's political climate.
Where I once may have been focused on the excitement of the competition and the thrill of the love story, I can now appreciate just how much nuance this YA story holds. The little sparks of rebellion - something I'd usually associate with later installments - were interesting to find scattered through, even from the very first chapter. Gale and Peeta were much more than my swooning teenage self could fully comprehend - Peeta especially is such an interesting character with great depth!
Overall, a thrilling and timely read. I can't wait to continue the series and see what else I missed the first time around.
Wow! Despite many viewings of the films, I hadn't touched this series in book form since I was a teenager. The Hunger Games takes on an entirely new light as an adult, especially in today's political climate.
Where I once may have been focused on the excitement of the competition and the thrill of the love story, I can now appreciate just how much nuance this YA story holds. The little sparks of rebellion - something I'd usually associate with later installments - were interesting to find scattered through, even from the very first chapter. Gale and Peeta were much more than my swooning teenage self could fully comprehend - Peeta especially is such an interesting character with great depth!
Overall, a thrilling and timely read. I can't wait to continue the series and see what else I missed the first time around.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Grief, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Cannibalism