The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Sixteen-year-old Katniss knows what it is to be hungry. Ever since her father died in a mining accident, she has been the sole breadwinner for her family, teaching herself how to hunt with snares and arrows in the dark woods that surround District 12. Now it’s time for the annual Reaping lottery, when Kat’s futuristic fascist government forces each District to send one girl and one boy (known as Tributes) to compete in the Hunger Games, sort of like Survivor—except, to the DEATH. When her sweet little sister Prim’s name is called, Katniss immediately volunteers to go in her place, along with Peeta, the brawny baker’s son. Thrown into a harsh landscape with little resources, each Tribute fights to stay alive as the cameras track their every move for the entertainment of the crowds back home. No one expects the scrawny girl from the poorest District to last very long. But Katniss is tougher and smarter than she looks. She knows how to hunt and forage, and she cunningly builds an alliance with the physically stronger Peeta. But there can be only one Tribute left alive. Does Katniss have what it takes to wipe out the competition, including loyal Peeta? This disturbing, fascinating novel is reminiscent of Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery
Ink Mage said,
June 5, 2008 @ 5:13 am
This does sound…interesting. I added it to my “books to get list,” but I’m skeptical whether I’ll like it or not. It should definitely be unique enough.
Rebecca Wren said,
June 11, 2008 @ 1:08 pm
I just finished an ARC for this book and it was hands down one of the best in YA lit that I’ve read in the past two years. Her world is so complete and emmersive, redolant of Lowry and Duprau’s style, that I found myself drawn directly into the action of the story and I never looked back. This book is destined to become a favorite handsell (hurry October, hurry!) and one to add to my permanenet collection.
Rebecca Wren
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Lexington, KY
elaina said,
August 20, 2008 @ 9:51 am
I LOVE dystopian fiction. I wish this one was released already! AAARGH!
Duey said,
September 25, 2008 @ 9:07 pm
I’ve finally got my hands on a copy at my local Barnes and Noble and read as soon as I got home! I finished today and I loved the story ,and read it during classes because I couldn’t get ENOUGH!! Ahhh! Love the story!! I cannot wait for the sequel (if there is one, and I desperately hope hope for it!)
dippydoodoo said,
September 27, 2008 @ 6:21 pm
this should have a sequel it said end of book one at end
ps this book is AWESOME
Krista Patel said,
September 29, 2008 @ 3:56 pm
I loved this book, and it reminded me of The Lottery too. Also, Battle Royale.
Noelle said,
October 4, 2008 @ 8:28 pm
quite possibly one of the best books ive EVER read… picked it up and couldnt put it down! cant wait for the next installment!
Amber said,
October 19, 2008 @ 6:04 pm
I agree 100% about it being like The Lottery and Battle Royale. Yet it hand something more too it. Kat and Peeta had me at the Capital. I could not put it down if it was to save my life, and in Kat’s and Peeta’s case it was. I am telling everyone I know to read this book. I will be holding my breath till the next one!
Missy said,
November 11, 2008 @ 6:20 pm
this book is amazing i loved it. i loved the twilight series and this was a great book if you are just looking for something new. i most defintily reccomend this book.
ariel :) said,
December 17, 2008 @ 4:32 pm
i absolutly loved this book. i first saw stuff about it on stephenie meyers website and decided i would read it. this book is one of my favorites now!
; i really hope you’re writing a sequel if so i cant wait to see what happens between katniss and peeta. !
Beth said,
December 21, 2008 @ 2:06 pm
Is there a sequal? It killed me where it left off!!!!!!
Jen Hubert said,
December 21, 2008 @ 6:56 pm
There should be a sequel, I think the author signed on for a trilogy at least.