This is the story of the girl who was on fire and the boy with the bread. The Hunger Games! Because the movie has just hit the big screen, I was inspired to reread Suzanne Collins’ bestselling trilogy. I absolutely loved this book; it’s still so hard to put it down even if this is my third reread.
The story is set in Panem, the country that arose out of the ruins of North America after it was ravaged by many disasters. In Panem, there were 13 districts, all ruled by the Capitol. During the Dark Days, the districts revolted against the Capitol’s merciless and cruel rule. However, the districts were subdued by the Capitol, obliterating District 13 in the process. As punishment and to prevent future uprisings, the Treaty of Treason was created, giving rise to an event called the Hunger Games which occurs every year. In this event, by means of a lottery or “reaping”, each district sends one boy tribute and one girl tribute to fight to the death in a specialized controlled arena. Only one shall emerge the victor.
It is very hard not to like the main character from District 12, Katniss Everdeen. She has a fierce love for her sister, Prim, which leads her to volunteer as tribute in her place. Katniss knows how to hunt small animals, climb trees and how to gather food. These skills make her a contender at surviving the Games but can she kill other children to win? The other tribute from District 12, Peeta Mellark, is a baker’s son whose greatest skill is icing cakes. Peeta is such a sweet and sensitive character. It is hard not to fall for him. Both will be sent to the arena where they will fight other tributes to death. As the story progresses, Katniss and Peeta begin to question the society they live in.
The scenes depicting what goes on in the arena are very exciting and so vivid, I feel like I am one of the people from the Capitol watching the Hunger Games unfold. Although there is gore and violence, one cannot help but be excited about who will emerge as victor and how the story will end. You can't wait to get your hands on the second installment in the trilogy, Catching Fire.
Happy Hunger Games! May the odds be ever in your favor!
Rating : 5 stars!
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