Explain Hunger Games to me?

JayandJack · January 2012

Is this the next Twilight?

I need a good book series and none I've tried have sucked me in like Twilight did.

joyco · January 2012

No way. This series was so much better than Twilight would ever hope to be.

It's really good. Just try it, you'll like it.

Basically, people live in districts (1-12) in a country called Panem and each district has a couple of candidates (a boy and a girl between the ages of 9 or was it 12 (?) and 18) they choose every year for the Hunger Games. Those kids go on to the capitol and play these games to the death. The last person standing wins.

MrsAJL · January 2012

Much better written than Twilight. More action and far more exciting. Less cheesy.

It's an alternate United States. Distopian. The country is divided into 12 districts. Every year, the powers that be, hold a lottery where one boy and one girl are chosen from each district (ages 12-18) to compete in a battle of survival. The battle is televised to the entire country. The primary character is Katniss "Kat" Aberdeen, who selflessly takes the place of her younger sister Prim. Adventure ensures. Young love blossoms. Twists. Turns. Excitement.

Read it!

Chicklit · January 2012

joyco:
No way. This series was so much better than Twilight would ever hope to be.
It's really good. Just try it, you'll like it.

WORD.

Also, if you are a member of Amazon Prime and own a Kindle device, you can borrow them for free through the Kindle Owner's Lending Library.

molliedb · January 2012

i didnt read twilight but i read all 3 hunger games books this week. totally pulled me in. i wish there had been less play by play of combat type stuff but other than that i really really enjoyed it.

txtechmama · January 2012

This is SO not my style of book, but all of my students were reading it, so I tried it. It sucked me in much more than Twilight. I read all three in three days this past summer. It's a very well written book.

twolverton · January 2012

Okay, I think you ladies may have convinced me to take a look. I was looking for a new book last night on my Kindle and when I read the overview for this book I just didn't get what the draw is. I still don't know that it sounds all that interesting since it's not my style but with so many raves I guess I should give it a shot.

Nessia · January 2012

txtechmama:
This is SO not my style of book, but all of my students were reading it, so I tried it. It sucked me in much more than Twilight. I read all three in three days this past summer. It's a very well written book.

Pretty much explains what happened to me.

rssnlvr · January 2012

txtechmama:
It's a very well written book.

I'd quibble with this, but that's b/c of my line of work.

I will say that it is a good, fun, fast read that you'll find yourself spending a lot of outside time thinking about. :-)

joyco · January 2012

rssnlvr:
txtechmama:
It's a very well written book.
I'd quibble with this, but that's b/c of my line of work.
I will say that it is a good, fun, fast read that you'll find yourself spending a lot of outside time thinking about. :-)

It's sureasfuck better written than the damn Twilight series!

Chicklit · January 2012

rssnlvr:
txtechmama:
It's a very well written book.
I'd quibble with this, but that's b/c of my line of work.
I will say that it is a good, fun, fast read that you'll find yourself spending a lot of outside time thinking about. :-)

I'm curious. What bothered you about the writing?

rssnlvr · January 2012

joyco:
rssnlvr:
txtechmama:
It's a very well written book.
I'd quibble with this, but that's b/c of my line of work.
I will say that it is a good, fun, fast read that you'll find yourself spending a lot of outside time thinking about. :-)

It's sureasfuck better written than the damn Twilight series!

ha! I've heard that . . . which is probably a large part of why I've never read those.

To be sure, there were very well-written parts . . . but there were also some editorial mistakes, some non sequiturs . . . just nitpicky little stuff that I can't seem to not notice.

joyco · January 2012

rssnlvr:
joyco:
rssnlvr:
txtechmama:
It's a very well written book.
I'd quibble with this, but that's b/c of my line of work.
I will say that it is a good, fun, fast read that you'll find yourself spending a lot of outside time thinking about. :-)

It's sureasfuck better written than the damn Twilight series!
ha! I've heard that . . . which is probably a large part of why I've never read those.
To be sure, there were very well-written parts . . . but there were also some editorial mistakes, some non sequiturs . . . just nitpicky little stuff that I can't seem to not notice.

I actually have found the same things wrong in books by many authors, which makes me wonder how these editors are getting away with it! Some glaring errors, mostly in Stephen King's books--like a character changing names on the same page (read that in 2 of his books, very annoying). But I figure no one is perfect and I do enjoy a good story, so I keep reading.

rssnlvr · January 2012

joyco:
I actually have found the same things wrong in books by many authors, which makes me wonder how these editors are getting away with it! Some glaring errors, mostly in Stephen King's books--like a character changing names on the same page (read that in 2 of his books, very annoying). But I figure no one is perfect and I do enjoy a good story, so I keep reading.

I know, right?!?! And I love me some SK. It's even more annoying when you are an editor and are sitting there thinking, "Ugh, they should have caught that!"

Sounds like you have an editorial brain. You ever do any freelance work?

joyco · January 2012

rssnlvr:
joyco:
I actually have found the same things wrong in books by many authors, which makes me wonder how these editors are getting away with it! Some glaring errors, mostly in Stephen King's books--like a character changing names on the same page (read that in 2 of his books, very annoying). But I figure no one is perfect and I do enjoy a good story, so I keep reading.
I know, right?!?! And I love me some SK. It's even more annoying when you are an editor and are sitting there thinking, "Ugh, they should have caught that!"
Sounds like you have an editorial brain. You ever do any freelance work?

I definitely do have an editorial brain. In fact, I took classes in college b/c I wanted to be a copywriter. I take much pleasure in correcting people. The only editing work I did was for my husband's company brochure and then at the ad agency where I interned.

rssnlvr · January 2012

joyco:
rssnlvr:
joyco:
I actually have found the same things wrong in books by many authors, which makes me wonder how these editors are getting away with it! Some glaring errors, mostly in Stephen King's books--like a character changing names on the same page (read that in 2 of his books, very annoying). But I figure no one is perfect and I do enjoy a good story, so I keep reading.
I know, right?!?! And I love me some SK. It's even more annoying when you are an editor and are sitting there thinking, "Ugh, they should have caught that!"
Sounds like you have an editorial brain. You ever do any freelance work?

I definitely do have an editorial brain. In fact, I took classes in college b/c I wanted to be a copywriter. I take much pleasure in correcting people. The only editing work I did was for my husband's company brochure and then at the ad agency where I interned.

Well, if you ever want more, we're always looking for good freelancers. Just let me know.

a-c-d · January 2012

Nessia:
txtechmama:
This is SO not my style of book, but all of my students were reading it, so I tried it. It sucked me in much more than Twilight. I read all three in three days this past summer. It's a very well written book.
Pretty much explains what happened to me.

Me too...

I didn't read Twilight and never have any interest to do so. I resisted HG because I thought it would be same... then I gave in to peer pressure. A week later I had read all three books!!

A&Jmom · January 2012

I read them about this time last year, and LOVED them. Definitely much better than Twilight(and I enjoyed those). I usually take a long time to read a book and went through all three of these in a week! Careful, make sure you have lots of free time when you start or else you will be up lots of late nights like I was.

rssnlvr:
joyco:
rssnlvr:
txtechmama:
It's a very well written book.
I'd quibble with this, but that's b/c of my line of work.
I will say that it is a good, fun, fast read that you'll find yourself spending a lot of outside time thinking about. :-)

It's sureasfuck better written than the damn Twilight series!
ha! I've heard that . . . which is probably a large part of why I've never read those.
To be sure, there were very well-written parts . . . but there were also some editorial mistakes, some non sequiturs . . . just nitpicky little stuff that I can't seem to not notice.

I personally did not have a problem with the writing (but what do I know! Stick out tongue ) DH had problems with the writing too, and thought the story was great but that they were not well written. I think if I remember correctly his biggest problem was that they are written in 3rd person, but only from her perspective. I might have gotten that wrong though.

HSartteach · January 2012

Just wanted to jump on the "you should read these books bandwagon".

The first one was the "read-it-forward" book at my school 2 years ago. One of my students told me I should read it. I did. I loved it, but at the time hated the ending--it just didn't wrap things up enough for me. I told our librarian this and she said there was a 2nd book. My eyes lit up and I was so excited because it was the HG fix I needed. However, I then had to wait for months and months for #3 to come out. I hated that.

I agree that it is much better written than Twilight. (Another book series my students made me read. However, I couldn't take it past book 2...and I only finished #2 because I had started it.)

PrincessBrideSarah · January 2012

I have very little time to read and I somehow managed to read all three books over a three day time span. They are a fast read and sucked me in thoroughly.

brideonjuly8 · January 2012

OMG they aren't even in the same LEAGUE as Twilight. You really can't even compare the two. They're awesome and so entertaining. I even got my DH sucked in. He was reading in bed last night. I never seen him read in bed!

rssnlvr · January 2012

A&Jmom:
I personally did not have a problem with the writing (but what do I know! ) DH had problems with the writing too, and thought the story was great but that they were not well written. I think if I remember correctly his biggest problem was that they are written in 3rd person, but only from her perspective. I might have gotten that wrong though.

I think it was first person, present tense, which is kind of an awkward tense for a narrative (but I did end up getting used to that). I agree with your DH, though--it was definitely an unusual choice.

JenniferL923 · January 2012

I did enjoy the first book very much but then the plot went downhill for me. I did not like the last book at all, nor did I like the ending.

Overall, I do recommend the series. It was very entertaining but I guess I expected the books to get better each time.

The movie does look really really good.

Sinafey · January 2012

MIL has Catie this afternoon. Instead of cleaning, grocery shopping, cooking dinner, etc... We ordered takeout and I read the first book cover to cover. It'll take real willpower not to do the same tomorrow.

Chicklit · January 2012

rssnlvr:
A&Jmom:
I personally did not have a problem with the writing (but what do I know! ) DH had problems with the writing too, and thought the story was great but that they were not well written. I think if I remember correctly his biggest problem was that they are written in 3rd person, but only from her perspective. I might have gotten that wrong though.
I think it was first person, present tense, which is kind of an awkward tense for a narrative (but I did end up getting used to that). I agree with your DH, though--it was definitely an unusual choice.

First-person, present has become a popular convention in young adult literature. I guess I've gotten used to it because it seemed fitting for The Hunger Games. It added to the tension.

You don't see it much in adult fiction, however. Less so in novels.

A&Jmom · January 2012

rssnlvr:
A&Jmom:
I personally did not have a problem with the writing (but what do I know! ) DH had problems with the writing too, and thought the story was great but that they were not well written. I think if I remember correctly his biggest problem was that they are written in 3rd person, but only from her perspective. I might have gotten that wrong though.
I think it was first person, present tense, which is kind of an awkward tense for a narrative (but I did end up getting used to that). I agree with your DH, though--it was definitely an unusual choice.

Yes, you're right! It has been so long since I read them I couldn't remember. I didn't really even notice until he mentioned it.

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