By Suzanne Collins
5 Stars
Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games is a dystopian novel set in the future where the nation of Panem, a totalitarian state, holds an annual event in which one male and one female each from twelve districts must fight to the death. The story follows Katniss Everdeen, an independent and resourceful teenager who volunteers to take her sister’s place in this brutal competition.
One of the more interesting elements of The Hunger Games is its intense and fast-paced plot. Collins is able to build suspense and excitement, making it difficult to put the book down. The stakes are so incredibly high as characters must battle for life-or-death. The author is also able to describe the details of the arena and strategies used by the characters in order to survive. This novel is an incredibly immersive experience.
Katniss is a great protagonist. Her resourcefulness, and moral complexity make her a character readers can connect with root for. Her struggles both internal and external and the following growth that comes out of them adds depth to the novel. The novel has an action narrative making it exciting.
There is not much holding this novel back. It has won many awards and has had a large and very successful movie franchise based on it. However, it is important to note the violent depictions in the novel as some audiences may not be well-suited to them.
The Hunger Games is a great novel filled with action, survival, sacrifice, and much more. This novel is perfect for teens and adults alike, and would be a great read for those who enjoy fiction or have read similar novels to The Hunger Games.
Reviewed by Aayan
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