The Hunger Games
***** 5 stars
I have out off reading this and had watched the first two movies, so figured I wouldn't read the book. When I realized the third movie was to be broke into two parts, I decided I had to read or I would be frustrated not knowing the end.
I loved this book and was surprised to see how well the movie depicted the book. Its not often the two are so similar. I chewed through this quickly and found myself eager to keep pressing on.
Book Jacket Summary:
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she is forced to represent her district in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
Catching Fire
***** 5 stars
I think that the second book in this series was strong and as good if not better. I was glued to it and couldn't get anything else done til I had wrapped this trilogy up.
Book Jacket Summary:
Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.
The Mocking Jay
*****5 Stars
Wow! It has been a couple days since I have finished this book and it still seems to monopolize my thoughts. I am glad I took the time to read these book. They are not what you expect but are truly well written.
Book Jacket Summary:
Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire, has survived. But her home has been destroyed. There are rebels. There are new leaders. A revolution is unfolding. . . . Can Katniss become the rebels' Mockingjay -- no matter what the personal cost?
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