I began this particular journey with nothing special in mind. I've heard about The Hunger Games. While browsing Barnes and Noble and Borders, I've seen the book on the shelf sitting next to "Waiting for Superman" in the best seller aisle. I've wanted to read it. But I never got around to it.
Then I started hearing more and more. No special details, just little blurbs here and there saying how great the book is. How excellently written this book was. How amazing this book was. But no special details were ever spoken. And I can understand why now.
I recently received a copy in the mail. Yay! A new book for me to read! This finally gave me the motivation to read through The Hunger Games. And I am glad I did. As of now, I am anxiously awaiting the other two books so I may finish the series.
The Hunger Games is set in the distant future after America goes berserk. What follows is a corrupt and controlling government surrounded by 13 districts. An uprising occurs and a civil war breaks out. The capitol and controlling government wins, wiping out district 13 in the process. As a reminder to the remaining 12, the Capitol holds the The Hunger Games.
I'm not going to give any more of the story than that. Even that may be a bit much. But it's only a small piece of background information that doesn't hold much to the story other then why it exists. Ultimately why the Hunger Games exist, what they are, and how they are held is what is important.
I fear writing any more of the story, giving small details and information, because I don't want to ruin the shock value. The author, Suzanne Collins, Paints a picture that is so utterly shocking and unthinkable. The brutality and nature of the The Hunger Games supersedes only the viciousness of what the Roman Empire was once capable of. The imagery, details, and ideas of this novel paint a graphic and grim time.
The first pages will leave a person depressed. Never could I, myself, imagine the hardships of the main character. And then it only gets worse. I feel sad for the day that our society may ever reach this point.
Suzanne Collins writing style is very first person. It's as blunt as a brick to the forehead. This kind of perspective is a little strong for my taste. But after reading the novel I can't see any other way of having it done. The strong first person perspective portrays the emotion of the main character perfectly. The read receives an absolute sense of her strength, hatred, worry, terror, love, and confusion. There is a strong disconnect portrayed between the main character, her followers, and the Capitol. And through the eyes of her, you get a sense of how desensitized the population of the Capitol is, and how lonely and dread-filled the remaining 12 districts are.
The Hunger Games is a book that provokes strong and confusing emotions. You want the main character to succeed and to win. But at the same time, the acts she MUST commit are so very horrible and repulsive. You begin to feel the love and passion, the hatred and terror she feels. And the plot line will leave you riveting for more. Throughout the pages you'll be left wondering how something so horrible as the Hunger Games can exist, yet you won't be able to stop reading.
I make the details of book out to be perceived as horrible book. Yes, the content and plot line is unthinkable. But the book is amazing. The strong first person perspective does its job precisely and exact. The author has provided an incredible story that conveys more than a little amusement. I found it extremely difficult to put down this book. After reading, I came to find out that a movie is being produced from the book. I could only think, "How on earth this is even possible?" I am curious to see the movie. And after you read the book you will understand. I do recommend this novel. It's amazing and worth every penny.
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