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The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, Book One)
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In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. Long ago the districts waged war on the Capitol and were defeated. As part of the surrender terms, each district agreed to send one boy and one girl to appear in an annual televised event called, "The Hunger Games," a fight to the death on live TV. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she is forced to represent her district in the Games. The terrain, rules, and level of audience participation may change but one thing is constant: kill or be killed.
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Book Details
ISBN:
9780439023481
EAN:
0439023483
Binding:
Hardcover
Pages:
384
Authors:
Suzanne Collins
Publisher:
Scholastic Press
Published Date: 2008-01-10
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I was not prepared to have such an unhinged main character that is Katniss Everdeen, because wow, she is truly a fighter.I found Peeta as a dork & I laughed more than I was expecting at the thoughts running through Kat's head.Fist time reading this book, and it's cool, I'll also be watching the movie for the first time in a day or so.
I wasn’t expecting The Hunger Games to grip me the way it did, but from the first chapter, I was all in. The writing is fast-paced without feeling rushed, and Collins does a great job building a bleak but believable world.Katniss isn’t your typical dystopian “chosen one” — she’s grounded, cautious, and motivated by love for her family more than anything else. Watching her navigate both the brutal Hunger Games arena and the politics outside of it kept me turning pages way too late at night.What I really appreciated is how layered the story is. Yes, there’s action and suspense, but underneath that is a sharp look at power, media, and survival. It made me think, but never in a way that felt forced.I also liked that the romance subplot didn’t take over the story — it added tension without being the focus.Overall, this book deserves the hype. Whether you’re into dystopian fiction or just want a story that keeps you fully hooked, this is it. I’ll definitely be reading the rest of the series.
can’t believe i’ve read this for over ten years and have only now gotten my own copy. still a favorite of mine!
This book was very entertaining and enjoyable. It kept me on my toes the whole time can’t wait to get the second book.
Gripping from the first page! The Hunger Games throws you into a brutal, high-stakes world where survival means everything. Katniss Everdeen is fierce, clever, and unforgettable. Suzanne Collins blends action, emotion, and rebellion into a story you won’t be able to put down. A modern classic!
