The Hunger Games (Hunger Games)
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by 12 outlying districts. The Capitol keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and 18 to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV.
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Man, Katniss' personality in the book is way different than the movie, but it was more. There was a lot more development to it and I found her to be way more personable. I also appreciate the book is capable of providing her thoughts and strategies in the game, which naturally helps develop that personality.
Her relationship with Gale takes a full 180 mid-book and becomes quite annoying because it's forced as a means to create tension for her and Peeta's relationship. That isn't necessary. Peeta and Katniss' relationship is complex enough with the way it began and was built and would have been a lot stronger if left to that dynamic.
Her relationship with Gale takes a full 180 mid-book and becomes quite annoying because it's forced as a means to create tension for her and Peeta's relationship. That isn't necessary. Peeta and Katniss' relationship is complex enough with the way it began and was built and would have been a lot stronger if left to that dynamic.
After seeing the movies countless times, I decided this series was going on my TBR for the year...and I'm kinda mad at myself for not reading it sooner. The voice actress did a phenomenal job and with already having seen the movie I was able to picture things so much more vividly. I can't wait to move on to the 2nd book.
I have read the entire series at least 3 times over the last 10 years and will probably read it another 3 times in the next 10
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