Every faithful YA reader will definitely know many things about the Hunger Games series; Mockingjay - nigh upon us, a movie based on book 1 to be released next year, Katniss Everdeen, Peeta or Gale? and so forth. It is a trilogy; the last one to be released in just a few days! Will it be as awesome as the first two? *Fingerscrossed*
People might wonder why I've chosen these covers to be featured instead of the other more popular ones (you know, the one with the mockingjay pins?). The answer is simple. These are the ones available to me. You notice the hearts? Yes, I loved them both. The books were gripping from the get go, and it took a lot of willpower to put the books down to eat, sleep, shower... you get the picture.
I have to say though, as good as the two of them were, the first one, The Hunger Games, is the better book. No lulls. It was action-packed, suspenseful, romantic. It was a great ride. Those of you who have read the second one, Catching Fire, will understand when I say that the story was rather repetitive. Sure, it was with totally different variables... but it wasn't that original. And you would think Gale would be featured more. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate the book. Far from it. It just could have been better. Didn't stop me from loving it though. I think YA readers would love it too, and go completely nuts for it (as I did).
Oh and for those who don't know what in the world the Hunger Games is/are, here's what you need to know;
Favourite quote from the series:
"You could live a hundred lifetimes and not deserve him, you know."
People might wonder why I've chosen these covers to be featured instead of the other more popular ones (you know, the one with the mockingjay pins?). The answer is simple. These are the ones available to me. You notice the hearts? Yes, I loved them both. The books were gripping from the get go, and it took a lot of willpower to put the books down to eat, sleep, shower... you get the picture.I have to say though, as good as the two of them were, the first one, The Hunger Games, is the better book. No lulls. It was action-packed, suspenseful, romantic. It was a great ride. Those of you who have read the second one, Catching Fire, will understand when I say that the story was rather repetitive. Sure, it was with totally different variables... but it wasn't that original. And you would think Gale would be featured more. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate the book. Far from it. It just could have been better. Didn't stop me from loving it though. I think YA readers would love it too, and go completely nuts for it (as I did).
Oh and for those who don't know what in the world the Hunger Games is/are, here's what you need to know;
- North America has been divided into 12 Districts, with Capitol as the central government.
- Each year, a boy and a girl between the ages of 12 and 18 from each district, (randomly chosen) must compete and fight till death in the annual Hunger Games, televised for everyone to see (gory details and all)
- 16 year old Katniss Everdeen volunteered to take her sister's place in the games.
- Epicness ensues.
Favourite quote from the series:
"You could live a hundred lifetimes and not deserve him, you know."
Thank you for recommending this series I read the first book on a recent international trip and it was great entertainment compared to what the plane had to offer!
ReplyDeleteWill be digging into the second / third book soon :)