The newest book craze to hit the shelves of every library and bookstore in the US is the series by Suzanne collins, "The Hunger Games." With the sequel, "Catching Fire," and the one after that, "Mockingjay."
Here's a really basic synopsis:
Katniss Everdeen is the main character. She lives in a world where the government runs and owns everything. There are 13 districts in the country, Panem. Most of these districts are in poverty, except the Capitol. Each family is required to get food from the government in hard times. In return, the family has to put in a name of a person who is entered into The Hunger Games. The people whose names are selected are known as tributes. They basically have to fight to the death to become the victor and survive. Katniss' sister, Prim is chosen as a tribute, but Katniss volunteers to go in Prim's stead. It's her story of surviving and starting a revolution in the country.
I thought the books were exciting! I had heard a number of good things about them, and they didn't disappoint! I would say that the hype surrounding the books made me more critical, so I judged them more. I was pleased with the action and the romance surrounding a couple of the characters. Some people have said the books are too violent, but Suzanne Collins didn't go overboard in my opinion. The books are meant for Young Adult readers, but adults like myself would find them entertaining and engaging. I would definitely give them 4 out of 5 stars. The second book in the series was my favorite because it detailed what happened after The Hunger Games, and the 3rd book had many twists and turns!
Pick up a copy of the books at the library! Tell me what you think!
