Confession Alert: I never read the Potter series. But I have seen the first movie if that counts.
It took me a year to get around to take the plunge with the Hunger trilogy ... reluctantly since it was YA (young adult) sci-fi.
Not my thing.
But I had just finished So Much for That by Lionel Shriver and her other book, We Need to Talk About Kevin.
I was exhausted, a good exhaustion, but nevertheless, I needed something light.
So I dived into The Hunger Games and I haven’t come up for air yet!
This book is definitely a fast paced page turner story set in a postapocalyptic world that is filled with the complexities of human emotion. In a dystopian future state, a teenage girl must fight for her freedom – and her life.
Great characters and story arc.
A place and time, unfortunately, that I believe could actually happen to a future society.
But best, a powerful female protagonist.
And I so like that. You go girl!
Have you read it or plan to read it? What are you reading right now?
Have a beautiful day!
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3 comments:
I'm reading the second book right now. It's so hard to put down! Love it!
I know! Can't wait to start it. Even The Professor is hooked. He's walking around the house with headphones on listening to the book! LOL
Well, you posted this Feb 2011 and I am later than you and didn't want to read it for similar reasons. I bought all the Harry Potter books, and 4 of my kids have read them all... but I have as of yet to get past chapter 1 of book 1. Hunger Games surprised me and I liked the movie. I've heard people comment who haven't read the book "Children killing children"... and I say, that is a very NARROW view... yes, but it is SO much more than that" It IS hard to explain. :) Have you seen the movie yet?
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