Reviews

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

mnemo's review

3.0

I tried to read this book but I couldn't get into it. As the book is taken from Katniss' perspective, I couldn't help but be reminded of when I read Twilight and how much I hated learning the story from Bella's perspective. Instead I made it through this book listening to the audio version. Hearing it spoken was a lot better than my own interpretation in my head.

The dystopian setting and some of the comparisons between factions illustrated an interesting premise. I think what soured the story a bit for me was the contrived love story between characters. Although Katniss could be seen as a strong female character, I had trouble believing that she couldn't tell the dudes were in love with her and her own torment about that when her skill is observation and listening for survival.

ladderboi123's review

4.0

A hot start to a great trilogy

quinnreeds's review

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

cami_8113's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

beryboy43's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

marc_le's review against another edition

challenging dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, Child death, and Blood

Moderate: Death of parent, Alcoholism, and Alcohol

Minor: Suicide attempt and Vomit

stepharina's review

5.0

I wanted to reread in prep for the new book coming out next week. Just as good if not better than the first time I read it!

anoia_storyweaver's review

2.0

Poorly written

sophiamelia's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

mr_froglet's review

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75