The Hunger Games
September 26, 2009
Collins, Suzanne. The Hunger Games.
In a future North America, where the rulers of Panem conduct an annual televised survival competition pitting young people from each of the twelve districts against one another, sixteen-year-old Katniss’s skills are put to the test when she volunteers to take her younger sister’s place.
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dg | September 28th, 2009 at 10:28 am
What a page-turner. I couldn’t put it down. Chilling to think of reality TV in this light. Can’t wait to read the sequel.
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AB | September 29th, 2009 at 10:18 am
My students love this one! There are so many great themes to discuss.
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Ariannna Whitcomb | October 2nd, 2009 at 5:35 am
this was a good book but it is for people that really know how to read and can under stand what the book is trying to say
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kurt | October 2nd, 2009 at 6:34 am
Lately I’ve been very much into the sub-genre of ultra violent sports of the future such as rollerball and death race 2000. This is probably one of the best novels in this genre. It’s a gory, thought-provoking thrill-ride and i can’t wait for the sequel.
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Anonymous | October 6th, 2009 at 5:07 am
I finished this book and am ready for more! Can’t wait for the sequel! How amazing to think that there would be a group of people who would have their celebratory focus at the cost of a group of other peoples’ lives!
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Nicky | October 7th, 2009 at 5:29 am
I think that this book is really good. It shows a great friendship developing between Katniss and Petra, the two contestants who are supposed to fight to the death.
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jiffy pop otis 77 | October 8th, 2009 at 5:15 am
Good book i enjoyed it.
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Happy Librarian | October 8th, 2009 at 5:19 am
Arianna Whitcomb said this is a book for those who understand what the book is trying to say.
What does Arianna think it is trying to say?
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Anonymous | October 8th, 2009 at 8:39 am
This book is hard to follow in the beggining but then it was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mayor Adam West | October 13th, 2009 at 4:34 am
Wow this was a really awesome book. If you like violent television shows I would recommend it. This is like a violent television show, except in your head! But seriously, read this book.
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cave man | October 13th, 2009 at 6:29 am
I book had a great beginning
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kitty cat 4 | October 13th, 2009 at 6:30 am
awsome book go hunger games seires
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hank the tank | October 13th, 2009 at 6:32 am
best book ever
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William J S | October 13th, 2009 at 9:07 am
At first glance I was not interested in “The Hunger Games”, without really knowing much about it. One of my students was reading this during free read time and I inquired about the story. Having now read collins’ book I have nothing but praise for a well written, gripping, hold-on-to-your-hat, wild ride of a tale.
Set in Americas post WWIII, life is nothing but hard for the remaining citizens except the inhabitants of ‘the capitol’. Hunger Games unite the country once each year in a battle to the death reality T.V. show with twists and turns aplenty. Don’t make the mistake of thinking you will see where this story goes too early on, the edge of your seat writing will hold you to the very last page. I highly recommend this for a great rainy day weekend of reading. You will not be dissappointed.
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Hi21 | October 13th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
This book was fantastic, I enjoy books like these, very suspensful, I am ordering the sequel, Catching Fire.
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Lynx 101 | October 14th, 2009 at 6:05 am
This book is one of the best books I have ever read! It ROCKS! It is filled with adventure, romance, and I encourage everybody to read it.
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Pageturner | October 14th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Mayor Adam West, though I live in a television-free house I’m pretty sure I don’t like violent television shows. You’ve made me think that I really won’t like The Hunger Games! I’ll let you know how it goes when I read the book.
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hola55 | October 15th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
this book was amazing! i love catching fire (the sequel) to! i cant wait for the 3rd book and the movie!
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anonymous | October 19th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
This is my favorite book! I just finished the sequel, “Catching Fire.” Also good.
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kelty16 | October 19th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
I haven’t read this book yet but I know people who have. What Iv’e heard about the book so far is that it’s a major cliffhanger and it was very interesting. The library I go to has it out all the time and there are at least 5 people on hold for it! I am very excited to start reading!
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who | October 20th, 2009 at 6:28 am
best book ever her sister is so caring for prim
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acereporter7 | October 20th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
This book is the best! If you haven’t read this book yet you are missing out! catching fire is better though-much better.who dosn’t like this book!
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acereporter7 | October 20th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Oh my gosh! they’re making a movie?!
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someone | October 20th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
I am reading this book and it really is not that violent. Don’t listen to the other people saying it is gory. It is a little violent but I wouldn’t call it gory.You should definiately be 10+age to read this. I reccommend this book to everyone!
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balletgirl559 | October 21st, 2009 at 6:48 am
BEST BOOK EVER. i loved this book. in the beginning it made me bored, but by the middle i couldn’t put it down. the seqeul is even better, Catching fire is so good. READ IT READ IT! i would recomend this to a friend.
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katedavie | October 21st, 2009 at 8:18 am
I found a couple of websites that named a movie company which has purchased the rights to the book, and said that Suzanne Collins will be writing the screenplay. But her website doesn’t mention a movie anywhere that I could find.
If she did write the screenplay, it might interfere with her working on the third book. Which would be harder, waiting for the movie or waiting for the third book?
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Family Guy | October 21st, 2009 at 12:25 pm
When I started this it was good so far. It was a great book and i loved it.
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kelty16 | October 22nd, 2009 at 7:44 am
Ok guys, I finally got a hold of the book! It is SO GOOD!!! Who knew I was missing out on such a good book!
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kelty16 | October 22nd, 2009 at 8:46 am
Oh, It would be hard to wait for both. You learn more in the 3rd book, but You actually get to SEE the hunger games in the movie!
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kelty16 | October 22nd, 2009 at 11:44 am
Hi guys. I am almost done with the book! I am at the part where she gets the backpack that has what she desperately needs inside of it!
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scobby-doo | October 23rd, 2009 at 8:35 am
this book was one of the best books in the world because it was so descriptdive i just loved it i personally think you should read it ive read it like six times already!
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WAFFLE GIRL 245 | October 24th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
this is like the only book about teens doing a compatittion together its awsome! i LOVE the book and the cover! my little sister loved it
(she is 5) and i love it to its a good personal reading book!
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percy jackson | October 25th, 2009 at 6:04 am
I have the book and it looks very interesting how many stars would you give it????????
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Johnny | October 25th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
i loved this book i coulnd’t put it down
i ended finishing it in 2 days
it was a great adventure
i can’t wait to read the second in the series
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scobby-doo | October 26th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
hi jonny this book i thought was the oppisite of your oppinons
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Emma waffle percy S6 | October 26th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
scooby doo, what were the bad things about this book?
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Waffle Hut at Killington | October 26th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
i havent read the book yet, But it looks very interesting i don’t read these kind of books but it looks cool is there really going to be a movie of this?
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Waffle Hut at Killington | October 27th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
it was kinda strange in the beginning but when i started it was really good i think you should read it
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bigbird | October 29th, 2009 at 8:34 am
When I read Hunger Games i got lost on some parts like when in the begining when Katniss was hunting in the begining when Katniss went through the electric fence to go hunting with her dad’s bow.Another part i got lost in was when Katniss was in the mines and when Thresh was guarding the supplies.Something that I want to know is Gale jealous because Petta likes Katniss and Katniss likes him.
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big cheese | October 29th, 2009 at 8:43 am
The Hunger Games is a very good book. My friend recommended it to me. I recommend it to whoever reads this comment. Actually only to people who like gruesome books. Because it is about people in this arena and they try to kill each other and the last person standing wins. As the winner you get very rich and famous. I just started the second book catching fire.
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crazycatlady | November 3rd, 2009 at 10:42 am
I have read a lot lot lot of books in my life (not that long cuz I’m only a 7th grader) and I think I can honestly say thos one is THE BEST.
I love the themes, the characters (especially Peeta) and the settings. Maybe this is really what the world will be like someday…it’s so cool to think about! A lot of people said since I’m squeamish, I shouldn’t read the book, but my teachers are really into it and eeryone loved it, so I did. Its even better than everyone says it is!!! READ. THIS. BOOK.\
NOW!!!!
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funkman101 | November 4th, 2009 at 7:26 am
amazing book never read any thing like it. It really involeves real life stories.
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Who Knows? | November 4th, 2009 at 7:36 am
A am in 5th grade but all the same the Hunger games was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The sequel rocks and i’m itching for the next. Go Suzanne Collins!:)
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Sticky Washington | November 11th, 2009 at 9:17 am
This was an amazing book! I finished it in less than three days I could not put it down. Never a boring chapter – just enough action. The perfect way to imagine how the world may go wrong. Katniss is a character that I can feel for, she was well written and real, making the Hunger Games one my favorite books.
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book lady | November 19th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
This book reminds me of the Lottery by Shirley Jackson. The kids being sent into the games to be killed made me sick to my stomach. But I kept on reading because the story was so compeling. This is a definite read if you like suspense and drama.
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annagirl | November 19th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
This book is awwssssoooooooommmmmmmmeeeeeeee! If u read this book u have to read the second book called Catching Fire. I LOVED IT!!!!!! i recomend to EVERYONE!!!!!!!! READ IT!
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hungerhero | November 20th, 2009 at 8:17 am
MY FAVOFITE
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GreenSpots132 | November 22nd, 2009 at 2:36 pm
I love this book!! It was the best!
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hannahmontanaROCKS | November 23rd, 2009 at 10:02 am
omg it’s like one of my favorite books everyone in by class is probalby going to read it i read 70 pages the night i finished!!! I can’t wait to read cathing fire!
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snopy7 | November 25th, 2009 at 9:29 am
I thought the Hunger Games was an absolutely great book. Everybody at my school was trying to get their hands on a copy so I bought my self one and read it and thought it was great. I liked it mostly because of how smart and original it was. I loved it!