Title: The Hunger Games
Author: Suzanne Collins
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Pages: 374
Source of Book: My local public library
Summary: (courtesy of http://www.suzannecollinsbooks.com/works.htm)
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 the United States. 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.
My Rating: 9 out of a possible 10
Explanation: I heard this book recommended on YouTube, and was hesitant as it's not like the novels I usually read. I was reassured when one of my favorite librarians told me to read this book before the others I had taken out. I generally shy away from novels set in the future, and anything about utopian or dystopian societies. As it was, the beginning was necessary, although a little slow while introducing the characters. At times, I felt like I was reading about characters from the past in a futuristic world, if that makes sense. However, as the story progressed, I found myself more and more involved, and truly caring about the characters. This book captured my attention so well, I was reading any moment I wasn't at work! The tragedies made me weep, and the moments of happiness and underlying romance made me smile and laugh along with the characters. Truly, Suzanne Collins can create multidimensional, lovable characters with flaws and imperfections very akin to any best friend. Lastly, I felt that the novel ended at a good time. While I was hungry to dive into the next book, I didn't feel as this one was unfinished, as sometimes series' tend to make me feel.
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