In this journal I’m going to talk about what effect the novel Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins has on me. All in all the book excited and interested me greatly. I finished the book pretty quickly, in about week, for these reasons. The book had a great amount of suspense and the author did not go into too much detail about the setting of this book early on. One of the reasons I kept on reading and reading was because I was hooked on this novel’s setting. The books dystopian future setting is great because of how different it is than the current world we live in. The sharp contrast of this society to the one we currently live in is very refreshing because it makes for a book that stands out from all the books about vampires, werewolves and wizards. I also felt that the author handled the plot very well. The book has a lot of great twists as well that made me want to continue reading. For example when Peeta was following the careers around and even went back to finish off one of the other contestants I wondered what was going on in his head and why he was doing this. Aspects like that made me want to continue reading this book. Another intriguing aspect was the back story behind President Snow. Not much at all is revealed about him other than the fact that he is extremely intimidating; similarly Haymitch’s backstory is a mystery as well. What caused a man so rich to fall so far?
I loved this book for the same reasons as you as well as others. For example, I liked that Katniss wasn't in love with Peeta from the beginning that it was the opposite. This is because I find that the girl always being deeply in love in novels is expected. It was good to read something different. But the main reason I liked the Hunger Games was because I also couldn't stop reading, it's one of those novels where you have to find out what happens next.
ReplyDeleteThe book was definitely captivating, the suspense of not knowing when an action scene would happen would keep me reading all night. And I agree 100% with the fact that it is a refreshing change from all the vampire stuff people go crazy for. The plot was sophisticated and well thought out. The moment we find out the Capitol is infuriated is a on your toes kind of moment and I now am desperate to read the second and third books.
ReplyDeleteI believe the book does get you hooked right off the bat as it shows action. When they go hunting.
ReplyDeleteI believe this book was very well done. This book has fake romance action and much more this book is a great easy read also i have really liked this book and look forward to the next book .
I love the book also because yes, it's in the future but it's somewhat still realistic. Okay maybe in the future we won't have districts that choose a boy and a girl and have them fight for their life, but the families and having to work for what you want. I also agree with what you said on how this is such a different book compared to the vampire, wizards and werewolves. Personally, I am not interested in those kind of books and the fact that there is a book like this out is a good thing because the story line is actually a book that i like to read, and I would definitely like to read the rest of the series.
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