The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins
Ok... so I was meant to publish this post about 2 months ago. Doh! I know so many people will have read these by now, but I thought I'd go ahead anyway. I'm not one to miss out on putting my pennies worth in!
I have to admit I'm not usually one for tales set in
dystopian or futuristic societies. Give me the magic of Harry Potter and the far off lands of Middle Earth (LOTR), but I've never been all that into tales of survival or controlled states. Until now.Like millions of others, I absolutely loved The Hunger Games. Granted, it took me a few chapters to really get into the first book - I wasn't hooked right away - as Collins describes Panem, the Capitol and The Hunger Games themselves. There was no Tolkein-esque description but felt it started quite slowly. Soon enough though I as hooked and flew through the remainder of the book. I really like Katniss's character, again it took me some time to warm to her in the first book, but as the Games developed I was able to see past her somewhat stern and almost heartless exterior. Her relationship with Peeta really intrigued me, and loved how it developed throughout the three books, with many twists and turns. I am usually a really slow reader; I read before bed and am often so knackered I fall asleep pretty quickly, but The Hunger Games trilogy kept me hooked and up way past my bedtime! All three books are a really easy read with a great storyline and concept. I've not seen the film as wanted to read the book first, but can't wait to go and see it now. I've heard great things!Have you read any of the Hunger Games books? What did you think?
