The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)

by Suzanne Collins

Katniss is a 16-year-old girl living with her mother and younger sister in the poorest district of Panem, the remains of what used be North America. 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." The terrain, rules, and level of audience participation may change but one thing is constant: kill or be killed. When her sister is chosen by lottery, Katniss steps up to go in her place.

Reviewed by clementine on

4 of 5 stars

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I always enjoy books so much more the second time I read them. The plot comes together for me much more clearly and the characters reveal themselves more. It's been over a year since I first read The Hunger Games, and for some reason I had diminished it in my mind. I forgot that I love this book. Part of me wants to give it four stars because I keep thinking, "How can it be perfect? How can it compare to other books you love?" But I can't think of anything wrong with it. I love Katniss (controversial opinion, I know, but she's tough and no-nonsense and I love it); the book is so well-plotted; the world building is awesome; it's always super exciting; the bare bones writing style works perfectly for the type of story and narration. It's just so good.

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