“You don’t forget the face of the person who was your last hope.”
Name: Hunger Games
Author: Suzanne Collins
Genre: YA, Dystopian, Adventure, Drama, Action, Thriller, Apocalyptic
Rating: 4.1/5
Review:
“MAY THE ODDS BE EVER IN YOUR FAVOUR”
Set in a dystopian world of Panem (post apocalyptic North America), where twelve districts surround the Capitol.
Every year, a deadly tournament called Hunger Games are held, where two representative from each district fight each other till death. The winning district gets privileges and resources from the Capitol.
In District 12, sixteen year old Katniss Everdeen is the only one to look after her family. She volunteers for the Hunger Games, when her younger sister, Primrose is chosen as the female tribute from District 12 for the tournament.
Katniss knows that she cannot die, that she has to come back for her sister. Fighting for survival has become a second nature for Katniss since her father’s death. She is moved to the Capitol with Peeta Mellark, the male tribute from District 12.Will the odds be ever in Katniss’ favour? She joins with Peeta and Haymitch, a previous victor from District 12. What will happen to Katniss?
It is one of my favourite post-apocalyptic novels in the YA genre. I really like the character of Peeta Mellark. The personality of Katniss is relatable, she sacrifices a lot for her sister. The ending was absolutely fascinating. It is one of the must read books at least once in a lifetime. I must say I really enjoyed the movie adaptation of this book as well.
Further Reading:
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore
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