Author: Suzanne Collins
Genre: Sci-Fi, Young Adult, Adventure, Dystopian Literature
My Rating: ★★★★
The Hunger Games mania often stirs my head in confusion and
I can see now why. Drama, suspense,
romance all knitted into a great story
line? Name it and brace yourself as Suzanne Collins': "The Hunger Games", gives you an unforgettable roller-coaster ride
within the pages.
The story revolves around Katniss Everdeen, 16 years old and
Peeta Mellark, living in the 12th
District of Panem surviving The Hunger Games-
a punishment for a failed rebellion in
the past against the Capitol. Each district is required a boy and a girl
tribute between the ages of 12 and 18 to participate in the Hunger Games, an annual
event in which the participants must kill one another in an arena until one
remains as a victor.
I have seen some of the important events coming but
surprisingly it never ceased to supply the novel with excitement. I am often at the point where I tell myself I
know where it’s going, only to find out how amazingly the author drew all the
pieces together in making it happen. Looking closely, the story line is really
that easy. But given the twists of a new setting, daring and smart characters,
tale-gripping moments, a tad historical spice did the trick. Suzanne Collins
has that kind of magic. I enjoyed the story so much that I couldn’t find any
dull moments even at parts where some of the characters were left unsupported
with details and can still grow.
Collins has been great at how she linked every chain in the
story. The flashbacks were not overpowering to send a flying start of yawns. The
connection which holds the whole story
is systematically tapped that readers find it effortless to get back on
track when lost within the pages.
Added with a perfect ending as a head start for the second
book, like Katniss I can almost see every tribute “on-fire” going berserk for
the sequel to follow. I give 4 stars for an enjoyable read! :)
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