Katniss is a 16-year-old girl living with her mother and younger sister in the poorest district of Panem, the remains of what used be the United States. Long ago the districts waged war on the Capitol and were defeated. As part of the surrender terms, each district agreed to send one boy and one girl to appear in an annual televised event called, "The Hunger Games." The terrain, rules, and level of audience participation may change but one thing is constant: kill or be killed. When Kat's sister is chosen by lottery, Kat steps up to go in her place.Wow! This book was absolutely amazing! Every time I read books like this I am constantly amazed by how the writers come up with these things - what an imagination! And the characters in this book were so real! Reading about all the hazards and dangers each "tribute" (a participant in the Hunger Games) had to endure, I know that I would never stand a chance. What a crazy, scary thing to have to go through - I certainly hope nothing like this happens in our future!
I was constantly surprised by Katniss's strength and her determination. And I absolutely loved Peeta! He is definitely up there on my literary crushes list! They were great characters and I cannot wait to read the second book (although I have to because it doesn't come out till September)!
Rating: 5/5
1 comment:
One of the best books ever written!!
I love Peeta. Can't wait to read some more about him in the next book!
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