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A review by its_naman
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
adventurous
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
4.5
May the odds be in your favour
Having watched the movie before, I've been avoiding to read this book for years. I finally read it when I found it was the only decent book in a university library I was visiting. I should've read it way earlier because I was missing out on such a good story!!
In my opinion, the book does a lot better job to capture the characters' emotions, the violence, the conflict inside Katniss - can she trust 'the boy with the bread' or is he a wolf in sheep's clothing scheming against her while playing innocent?
I sure as hell wasn't ready for the sheer bloodbath and brutality of the games. Nothing could have prepared me forCato's death. It's going to stay with me for a while, unnerving me whenever I think of it.
If, like me previously, you think that the books don't have anything new to offer, trust me you'll be proven wrong. It's a fast paced, bloody story that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. Give it a chance!
In my opinion, the book does a lot better job to capture the characters' emotions, the violence, the conflict inside Katniss - can she trust 'the boy with the bread' or is he a wolf in sheep's clothing scheming against her while playing innocent?
I sure as hell wasn't ready for the sheer bloodbath and brutality of the games. Nothing could have prepared me for
If, like me previously, you think that the books don't have anything new to offer, trust me you'll be proven wrong. It's a fast paced, bloody story that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. Give it a chance!