Review- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Title: The Hunger Games
Series: The Hunger Games
Author: Suzanne Collins
Published: October 31st 2008
Book 1

Honestly, I don't know where to begin! The Hunger Games is an amazing novel written by Suzanne Collins that readers can either love or hate. Me, I absolutely loved every minute of it! In some place far in North America, there lies a nation called Panem. The Capitol is like the government to all of Panem. Panem consists of twelve districts that each have a main producer of things like bread, mining and so on. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and they keep the districts in line by hosting the annual Hunger Games. The Hunger Games is an arena where a 12-18 year old boy and a girl from each district fight to the death on live TV which is broadcasting all over Panem. The Capitol said it was a reminder to people of the war that was fought between the districts and Capitol. 

The story begins when sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteered to take her young sister's place in The Hunger Games. She would not see her mother or sister ever again unless she wins the Games. She leaves behind family and her best friend Gale. The boy joining her in the games is called Peeta. He is secretly in love with Katniss which made him upset because one of them would have to kill each other.

The story goes on to describe things happening in the arena which have the theme of love, betrayal and action. Every part of the book is in one of those themes and maybe even a different one. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if The Hunger Games has a new theme to itself.

The novel is action packed and filled with unbelievable suspense which made it almost impossible to stop reading once you pick it up. My favourite thing about the book is how much detail the author packs into the book. With every twist that occurs in the novel, comes a very detailed description. The characters are also unique and described perfectly through the troubles that lie ahead of them and through their emotions that flood within them. The Hunger Games is held in a different arena every year with new creatures, weapons, and conditions that show a different side to the contenders through their fighting skills and how they act towards one another. The writing style was amazing and made you feel as though you were the one fighting for your life in the arena. Every section of the book is suspenseful and makes you read on. At the end of each chapter, I felt compelled to continue reading and it was one of those books that you could finish in 2-3 days because of how good it is.

The novel is in first person, showing everything from the perspective of Katniss. She is a very great character, made by Collins, because she was described perfectly in every way. It was as though we personally knew Katniss. What she was feeling, how she interpreted things. Sometimes I even guessed some of the things Katniss would do in a difficult situation and I got the details wrong because Collins puts so much work into her writing, making it impossible to guess the whole thing, but I did get the main idea. The Hunger Games is a very exciting novel which brings a whole new meaning to its genre. 

Overall, this is a great read that I recommend to all who have a strong stomach because the book does contain all the gory details as well!!! If you haven't read it all ready, then it should definitely be added to your 'to read' list.

Rated: 5/5