The Hunger Games

nitram recommended this 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Brilliant vision of the future which combines our present day casting shows with the games of ancient Rome.

roiecohen recommended this 1 month, 1 week ago

Really good read

nanatotres recommended this 1 month, 2 weeks ago

the whole series. couldn't wait to read each book.

haidersabri recommended this 1 month, 2 weeks ago

because it was good

trevorrjohn recommended this 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Because it is a good book.

Sciguystfm recommended this 2 months ago

great book

jzqwerty recommended this 2 months, 1 week ago

very good book. Violence though.

mlb55555 recommended this 3 months, 1 week ago

Excellent trilogy - a little "young" for me, but, hey, these are great books!

isaac.S recommended this 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Addicting

Cdykla recommended this 4 months ago

Great Trilogy. Can't wait for the film to come out March 23rd.

aliciafeliz recommended this 4 months ago

The story is basically a modern retelling of the the Cretan Labyrinth and the Minotaur of Greek mythology. Suzanne Collins is fairly good storyteller. The book is fast-paced and a quick read. The idea of children killing children will be disturbing for some, and those who prefer more emotionally-involved protagonists may not enjoy the main character.

Jademaychell recommended this 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Great read! Enthralling

zchillman recommended this 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Suzanne Collins does an excellent job ripping off a variety of battle-to-the-death films and books. The plot isn't wholy original, the story is engrossing from a scenario stand point: what would a televised battle-to-the-death amongst 24 teenagers be like? The answer is super violent.

Cons: Katniss is a terrible protagonist. Sour, quiet, and flat. Would like this to be Peeta's book.

Good read.

Lizzle recommended this 5 months ago

The story itself is wonderful, with well-developed characters who act accordingly based on their personality and background. Furthermore, the socio-political themes allow for deep discussions in any middle school history or literature course.

rpanda recommended this 5 months ago

Pure epicness.

rayzeeee recommended this 5 months ago

Fantastic read! The Shakespeare of our time.

maggmac recommended this 5 months ago

Some people hate Harry Potter, many people hate Twilight, but have you ever heard anyone say they hate the Hunger Games? Exactly.

sridlin recommended this 5 months, 1 week ago

Amazingly addictive. If you liked twilight you'll LOVE the hunger games!

gh0stw0rld recommended this 5 months, 2 weeks ago

I'm not a big reader, but decided to start again since I got my iPad. I'm so glad I chose this book, I've been reading it nonstop!

mikegroves recommended this 5 months, 2 weeks ago

I was surprised how good this book was. If the running man or lord of the flies you'll enjoy it.

chrjensen recommended this 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Couldn't put it down until it was done and then picked up then next book in the trilogy. Loved the post apocolyptic theme.

breakingdawnmov recommended this 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Fun read!

Yonster recommended this 6 months ago

excellent. amazing. enjoy this book. i can go on forever...

milestrane recommended this 6 months ago

while not deep literature by any means, the storyline is uber compelling and appeals to all ages

bwarren89 recommended this 6 months ago

Amazing series, finished the first book in 1 day.

asakhaparia recommended this 6 months ago

let the game begin!!!

kreuschel recommended this 6 months, 1 week ago

Amazing story, quite the page tunrner!!

MafeRosario recommended this 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Thirlling story ... Could not put it down, only when I had to becuase of work :)

mrdrums43 recommended this 6 months, 2 weeks ago

This book is amazing and has lots of things that young teens would enjoy.

jbm333 recommended this 6 months, 2 weeks ago

This whole trilogy is excellent

Catmaid recommended this 6 months, 3 weeks ago

In the same league as the Secret History.I live there.

ericmartin recommended this 7 months ago

The action and the bizarre society in which the book takes places makes this an addicting read. If you liked "Ender's Game" or "The Giver", you will probably enjoy this book.

dubiouslygreat recommended this 7 months ago

Intense, thrilling, heart-wrenching story. Addictive.

bmajz recommended this 7 months ago

Engaging story with shades of warning regarding social justice and cruel dictators. Amazing to read with the Arab Spring as the backdrop.

casey.kincaid recommended this 7 months, 1 week ago

You've been hearing about it enough. Just read the series already... You'll blaze through and be all giddy with the rest of us to see if the movies hold up. Well done, Ms Collins.

matthewroyal recommended this 7 months, 1 week ago

I'm liking this book a lot more than I thought I would. It has a good structure, and keeps you wanting to read past chapter boundaries, which is bad, because I only have time for a chapter or two at a time!

lbluejaye88 recommended this 7 months, 1 week ago

Action-packed with fast-moving plot line and interesting twists and turns. Suitable for young adults as well as adults - makes you think.

cmc4twilight recommended this 7 months, 2 weeks ago

This is a phenomenal series. The characters and story are mesmerizing and I could never guess what would happen next. I cannot wait for the movie to come out!

kelly recommended this 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Perfect for an airplane read. Sort of has the nutritional value of a cheeseburger, but it sure does taste good...

achico recommended this 7 months, 3 weeks ago

These books were so good, I read them all in one sitting. And although much of it is very serious and dark and at times gory or unpleasant there are plenty of lighthearted moments dispersed throughout to keep it from being overwhelmingly sad, etc.

joey-labella recommended this 7 months, 3 weeks ago

The most captivating yet horrifying book I have ever read in my life.

caroline-wilson recommended this 7 months, 3 weeks ago

This is an amazing trilogy with a very unique, thrilling, and futuristic twist resembling the times of Roman gladiators, but modernized. Anyone who likes contemporary thrillers/dramas will love this book.

miguel-david recommended this 8 months ago

A book that you don't want to let go until you're finished.

mrthetrain recommended this 8 months ago

Well written, good character development and captivating story, you won't want to put it down.

lynne-ford recommended this 8 months ago

A good read.

fearsinflesh666 recommended this 8 months, 1 week ago

This is one of the best books I have ever read

anncholt recommended this 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Is it wrong to say I devoured THE HUNGER GAMES? Although this is considered a Young Adult novel, the ideas are compelling ranging from the huge gap between the ruling class living in obscene wealth while the rest of the population is near starvation to the emphasis on cruel mass entertainment. Parallels?

volkan recommended this 8 months, 2 weeks ago

It's not particularly well written, the plot is not very detailed and the characters are not very deep and complicated, but there is something about this book that makes it impossible to stop reading until the very end. Weird..

igotsidetrackded recommended this 8 months, 2 weeks ago

great series!

capndesign recommended this 8 months, 2 weeks ago

The first book is great. The second book is good. The third book is not, but you'll read it anyway.

graduatedlearning recommended this 8 months, 3 weeks ago

So intriguing, I couldn't stop reading! Loved the suspense, and the way you could relate to the characters. Looking forward to reading the next book!

DanRisner recommended this 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Not trying to be cliche when I say i couldn't put it down. But it's true

BKwray recommended this 8 months, 3 weeks ago

I enjoyed the whole trilogy. The movie will be out in March and I can't wait to see it

kdozier recommended this 8 months, 4 weeks ago

This was a really good series. Very easy to get into and pretty well written. Great concept too!

Maureen110 recommended this 8 months, 4 weeks ago

I loved this trilogy. VERY well written. Dark, violent, and absolutely fascinating.

Bookworm-Rudy recommended this 8 months, 4 weeks ago

I simply love this trilogy!

daniel-sloan recommended this 9 months, 1 week ago

love, survival and political intrigue all wrapped into one. well written. i like that it's written from the perspective of a female.

kellyisbeautiful recommended this 9 months, 1 week ago

super good book. seriously.

lindsay1016 recommended this 9 months, 1 week ago

Amazing book and series.

dannyb recommended this 9 months, 1 week ago

very addictive

brifairley recommended this 9 months, 1 week ago

geared toward young adults, so it's definitely a quick read. but very interesting/thought-provoking.

kflees recommended this 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Addictive young adult fiction along the lines of Harry Potter and Twilight.

j_clark3 recommended this 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Great series of books. Easy to read and keeps your interest all the way through

hochardga recommended this 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Couldn't put them down

Kathriller recommended this 9 months, 3 weeks ago

It's not the most beautiful or interesting writing (rather bare bones), but for a dystopian story about children forced to kill, it's probably not supposed to be all that beautiful. I'm not fond of the characters all that much, but the message is what gets me the most.

bandrews recommended this 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Best one in the series by far, books 2 and 3 don't come close.

matthewbauer95 recommended this 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Great book, but can be really savage for a book targeted toward youth.

clairmaurice recommended this 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Read these three books in a week! Great characters, fascinating story lines and nice touch of the philosophical.

APuppynNamedOlive recommended this 10 months ago

So I'm a liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittle slow to jump on the Suzanne Collins wagon, but if any of you, like me are, do yourself a favor and READ THIS. In addition to its originality, Collins' commentary on the world and unique depiction of the human condition is a plus to go along with the novel's level of "entertainment".

chelseakidd recommended this 10 months, 1 week ago

Excellent book.

Cary-Alexis-Turner recommended this 10 months, 1 week ago

Great, suspenseful book!

sixteendays recommended this 10 months, 3 weeks ago

I tend to stay away from uber-popular series in the YA genre, just because I don't like the feeling of hype permeating my pages. But The Hunger Games is well worth the hype it receives. Katniss is a complex and tragically heroic character that I feel comfortable serving as an inspiration to modern youth.

chickletsrfun recommended this 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Great read. I couldn't put it down!

HelenLG recommended this 10 months, 3 weeks ago

A great YA series with a strong female lead battling in the post-apocalyptic USA. I was not expecting to like this, since it promises to be the next thing for teenagers to squeal over, but I loved it anyway. A bit of LeGuin's knack for creating rich societies mixed with the gore of Battle Royale.

sarah.langdale recommended this 11 months ago

Great books, fun, quick reads. Got my boyfriend and sister to love them as well!

rhapsody1386 recommended this 11 months, 1 week ago

A good read (plus there are two more in the series).

sfisk recommended this 11 months, 1 week ago

This is a great series. Post apocalyptic USA.

annie-mercando recommended this 1 year ago

a real page turner. there are 3 books... and now they're coming out with a movie....lord of the flies-ish type story. read it!

DamonSalvatore recommended this 1 year ago

the trilogy is awesome.

seanoliver recommended this 1 year ago

Great entertaining read.

elizabethkean recommended this 1 year ago

I love this book, and the whole trilogy actually. If you like books with strong female characters, this is a great find!

lovelife recommended this 1 year, 2 months ago

I absolutely loved this book. I wished there were more than three!!!
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Cons: too much gale

kendrag recommended this 1 year, 2 months ago

Great author. We've moved through her "Gregor" series to this series. Much darker but very well told. Probably not good to start if you are younger than 5th grade or so.

sian-rigby recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

Amazing novel; fast paced, interesting, engaging, and it attaches to you emotionally
Cons: the ending of the third novel the series is weak; not what you wanted to read

carlleemcurran recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

I dare you to find a better YA dystopian story

cperez.x81 recommended this 2 years, 4 months ago

Extremely addictive book, good characters development, even more interesting story, and it has a lot mix of different "feelings" action, love. drama etc..
Cons: Extremely addictive i finished in a day, so as the second, Catching Fire, and having to wait a year or so for the third one

sarahddean recommended this 2 years, 11 months ago

My favorite book!
Cons: Having to wait on series # 2!