The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Out of the ashes of the former United States arises a new nation consisting of twelve districts under the strict, harsh control of the Capitol. As punishment for a rebellion, the name of one boy and one girl from every district is drawn in a lottery and these children are placed in an arena to fight to the death. These are the Hunger Games.The author jumps immediately into the suspenseful plot that weaves it's way through an alternate future reality of a dystopian America. The main character is Katniss, a resourceful young woman who is instantly likable. The prose is well written and flows smoothly as the reader is sucked into this experience of the Hunger Games. The author subtly reveals information keeping the reader interested the entire time. The story is full of suspense and thrills which makes it difficult to put the book down.I thought that the Hunger Games was an excellent novel and I would recommend it to anyone. I was recommended this book by many friends. I was interested but the dark theme of the book made me leery of experiencing such harsh circumstances in a book for young adults. However, the material is handled deftly. The author evokes emotions ranging from sadness to rage to joy without excessive detail and an abundance to gore. This novel is written to be suitable for most tweens and teens, but can easily be enjoyed by adults of all ages. View all my reviews >>
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