The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
With the release of the movie imminent, I can't go anywhere, turn on the television or pick up a newspaper without seeing something about The Hunger Games. A few weeks ago in the bookstore I picked up the book to see what all the buzz was about. Frankly, I thought the premise was kind of disgusting. I put the book back down and walked away.
I teach creative writing to a group of teenagers every week. Most of them are also avid readers and we often talk about our favorite books. One of them asked if I had read The Hunger Games. I expressed my concerns. The student explained how the book was about so much more. Katniss wanted to protect her family, her community and that she was strong and determined.
Not wanting a creative, knowledge, thirsty student to think I was an old and nerdy adult, I downloaded the book to my Kindle that evening.
I couldn't put it down. The Hunger Games is by far the most compelling book I have read in ages. It's a story with the ability to set the reader firmly in the mindset of the characters. It's fast moving, high tension and every chapter ends with a hook that keeps you wanting more and more and more. On the few occasions I did have to put the book down to do something like sleep or eat, I anxiously awaited the time I could delve into the story again. It's not often that a book draws me in so completely.
I'm not young and crazy enough to get tickets for the midnight showing tonight, but now that I'm half way through book two, you can bet I'll be at the movie soon. The Hunger Games is captivating. Don't let this one pass you by.
With the release of the movie imminent, I can't go anywhere, turn on the television or pick up a newspaper without seeing something about The Hunger Games. A few weeks ago in the bookstore I picked up the book to see what all the buzz was about. Frankly, I thought the premise was kind of disgusting. I put the book back down and walked away.
I teach creative writing to a group of teenagers every week. Most of them are also avid readers and we often talk about our favorite books. One of them asked if I had read The Hunger Games. I expressed my concerns. The student explained how the book was about so much more. Katniss wanted to protect her family, her community and that she was strong and determined.
Not wanting a creative, knowledge, thirsty student to think I was an old and nerdy adult, I downloaded the book to my Kindle that evening.
I couldn't put it down. The Hunger Games is by far the most compelling book I have read in ages. It's a story with the ability to set the reader firmly in the mindset of the characters. It's fast moving, high tension and every chapter ends with a hook that keeps you wanting more and more and more. On the few occasions I did have to put the book down to do something like sleep or eat, I anxiously awaited the time I could delve into the story again. It's not often that a book draws me in so completely.
I'm not young and crazy enough to get tickets for the midnight showing tonight, but now that I'm half way through book two, you can bet I'll be at the movie soon. The Hunger Games is captivating. Don't let this one pass you by.
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