Hunger Games

I'm reading the book right now and am loving it! At first I thought I wouldn't be able to get into it but I'm pleasantly surprised! Now I will be looking forward to seeing the movie next year!

anyone else read this yet?

It was a great series to read. I only hope they do justice to it in the movie!!

I just read the first book last week and loved it. I read it in one night because I couldn't put it down! I haven't bought the others yet, I have too much to do right now to get involved in another book! lol

huuuum gonna have to pick it up !

I love, love all of them! I read all three in a couple of weeks -- had to know who Katniss ended up with! Can't wait for the movie in March!

What kind of book is it? Mystery? I've heard about it just not sure what kind of reading it would be.

Planning to read them as soon as they are available at the library

I finally got these from the library-very interesting plot, and very well written! Totally enjoyable reads! I read each of the first two within a couple of days, and am still waiting on the third. I think there are only 30 more people ahead of me, so hopefully soon.

rkokes wrote:

I finally got these from the library-very interesting plot, and very well written! Totally enjoyable reads! I read each of the first two within a couple of days, and am still waiting on the third. I think there are only 30 more people ahead of me, so hopefully soon.

I finished the series during the holidays. Hurry up, Rachel, so we can discuss the third book.

OH! I read all of them! I need a buddy to go see the movies with, LOL!

I heard they are selling out. SOOOOOO good. so so so good!

Loved all the books!! Can't wait to see the movie!

Sherry C wrote:

rkokes wrote:

I finally got these from the library-very interesting plot, and very well written! Totally enjoyable reads! I read each of the first two within a couple of days, and am still waiting on the third. I think there are only 30 more people ahead of me, so hopefully soon.

I finished the series during the holidays. Hurry up, Rachel, so we can discuss the third book.

yay! just got notified that the third book is available!!!! too bad the weather stinks right now. maybe tomorrow I can stop by and pick it up!

Sheri Twing wrote:

What kind of book is it? Mystery? I've heard about it just not sure what kind of reading it would be.

they are considered sci fi i think. There is a futuristic nature to the books.

I am amazed..you are making me want to read it. I saw the movie trailers and I thought --"nope"
Now you are all making me wonder...i dunno--the story line is just creepy.

That's what I've always thought Dria. Everyone is talking about these books and how good they are but I just don't know if I'd like them. I am not a sci-fi, thriller fan.

Sheri Twing wrote:

That's what I've always thought Dria. Everyone is talking about these books and how good they are but I just don't know if I'd like them. I am not a sci-fi, thriller fan.

I am not into sci-fi or thrillers either.
I like a little mystery--James Patterson (love his Alex Cross and Mike Bennett characters.)
and I adore a sweet romantic novel-- with a happy ending.

Hunger games looks like too much sadness for me.

It's not sci fi like you think. It's just about the future or what the future could be like, that's all.

Here is a synopsis ( I might be off on a few things but should be close, LOL)....Panem is the country...it's ike the US in many many years. There is a Capitol and they run everything. The ppl in the Capitol are very "fantastic" pink hair, plastic surgery ...that kind of thing so that is kinda sci fi.

The rest of the country is divided into 11 or 12 "areas". Each of these areas does something. Grow grain, mine, cattle...some kind of resource that goes back to the Capitol. The areas are very poor so they rebelled and lost and it is post/apocalyptic (again sci fi in nature). So to remind them of their treachery, the Capitol/President makes every child from the age of 12 to 17 put their name in a "hat" and a boy and girl are picked from each area to fight to the death in an arena while everyone in Panem watches on a big TV in their areas. For some areas it is an honor to be chosen. It's like survivor to the death but they are children.

It's messed up. Made me sick to my stomach, bawled my eyes out in the first book. It truly is a story of the battle of good and evil and the possibility that one day it could very well happen. Of course there is a love triangle that makes the whole story more intense.

So it's not sci fi like Battlestar Galactica or Star Trek. It is very different but do to the futuristic nature of the story line and the fact that the people in the Capitol do plastic surgery to make their skin purple is what puts it in that category. The girl that is the main category is an expert marksmen with a bow and arrow so there are some very humbling aspects to it. The idea that if we had to fend four ourselves in life or death could we really do it?

That is my take...definitely worth it. It's NOTHING like Twilight. There is meaning and symbolism and a real story line. It's intense. Worth it for sure!

If you have a Nook I can lend it to you.

It's almost hard to put into any category. I will say it is VERY well-written, and worth the read!!!!

AND, I finally made it to the library this morning-book 3 for me today! Yay!!!

It is very well written

And really sad and messed up at times...but a really really good story.

I'm nervous about it being on screen -- I'm hoping that its not overwhelmingly sad. :/

Ellen--thanks for the synopsis... I didn't get the "farming/food" part from the movie sneak. the movie sneak made it look more like a twisted gladiator movie where children were the fighters... so I guess that is a small part of it.
I thin kI would get attached to the kids in the book then not be able to sleep!

Oh my goodness, I just saw the movie promo last night and gosh, I don't think I could take it! Just the preview ripped my heart out!!! Looks very suspenseful and like it would be good, but like Dria, don't know if I could sleep after it!

Sheri Twing wrote:

Oh my goodness, I just saw the movie promo last night and gosh, I don't think I could take it! Just the preview ripped my heart out!!! Looks very suspenseful and like it would be good, but like Dria, don't know if I could sleep after it!

SEE!!! I'm really not a "stick in the mud" the plot and plight of the kids is a horror. Taylor Swift's new music video is the song she did for the movie..Have you seen this...Taylor hunger games song/video Safe and Sound

I was like that, too, Dria. When my friend told me that I was like, "i can't read that" but I did and it was awesome. I cried and cried. I know the one part in the first games ...gosh I yelled out loud and cried...tearing up now actually.

I am sure you guys know what I am talking about with the flowers ...don't want to ruin it for everyone. I am def bringing tissues lol!

I think I am going by myself, too. Unless we take the kids to brian's parents but not sure. I am going to look like a freak crying and talking to myself.

Okay you all have totally got me wanting to read these....but when am I going to find the time! UGH, I hate this. My husband hates it when I go to the library because he knows I will do nothing else but read until I finish the book(s).