The Hunger Games
The WHOLE thing is amazing o.o And I was surprised to hear many similar lines to the book as well
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Wow, now I really want to see it.
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The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games may be the second most incredible book I’ve ever read. It captivated my attenion in a way very few works of fiction (and even fewer books) ever have. Once I started it, I knew I wouldn’t be happy until the book was over.
The best aspect of the book? How real it felt! If the Games were merely a video game simulation, they would have been largely irrelevant to me. But Katniss, Peeta, Gale, Panem, the 74th Hunger Games; it all felt so real. Before even getting a chapter or two into the book, I was angered that 23 innocent kids were being murdered every year, and I had to know the conclusion. (Even moreso, I have to know what happens in Catching Fire and Mockingjay... I need to go buy them... now...)
Epic. Engaging. Climatic. I am beyond impressed by The Hunger Games.
Scenes I Can’t Wait to See in the Movie
MAJOR SPOILERS! PLEASE DON'T RUIN THE BEST SCENES OF THE BOOK/MOVIE FOR YOURSELF.
The Hunger Games may be the second most incredible book I’ve ever read. It captivated my attenion in a way very few works of fiction (and even fewer books) ever have. Once I started it, I knew I wouldn’t be happy until the book was over.
The best aspect of the book? How real it felt! If the Games were merely a video game simulation, they would have been largely irrelevant to me. But Katniss, Peeta, Gale, Panem, the 74th Hunger Games; it all felt so real. Before even getting a chapter or two into the book, I was angered that 23 innocent kids were being murdered every year, and I had to know the conclusion. (Even moreso, I have to know what happens in Catching Fire and Mockingjay... I need to go buy them... now...)
Epic. Engaging. Climatic. I am beyond impressed by The Hunger Games.
Scenes I Can’t Wait to See in the Movie
MAJOR SPOILERS! PLEASE DON'T RUIN THE BEST SCENES OF THE BOOK/MOVIE FOR YOURSELF.
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Ahhh, you've convinced me to read them. I reserved them at the library
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Hey, that's what I do all the time.Gaius wrote:He's 11.American Eagle wrote:I don't know how old you are, but that may a good thing. They are books for teens like 14+, I think.conquestor wrote:Please stop killing me, Josh will never let me read um on his kindle.
No, wait. .he's 12. *coughs* =P
I've decided to start it, but may stop just as fast.Jesus' Princess wrote:Ahhh, you've convinced me to read them. I reserved them at the library
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Oh man, I forgot to mention the negatives! Just for the record, there is a tremendeous amount of violence in the book. Some of it is rather disturbing. There's no swearing, but one character is said to be "mumbling profanity under his breath" or something like that. There's nothing sexual, but characters are said to be unclothed a few times; never in an offensive way. Characters kiss a few times.
That probably seems like a lot, but it didn't seem like much spread across 380 pages.
That probably seems like a lot, but it didn't seem like much spread across 380 pages.
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Don't worry, I knew you were skipping them.
Yeah, that's about what IN said, that's why I may stop just as soon as I start.
Yeah, that's about what IN said, that's why I may stop just as soon as I start.
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Well, true. In the second book, it has a few mentions to Katniss and Peeta sleeping together (they aren't really), and one of the characters goes around unclothed sometimes. The violence can get disturbing >_>American Eagle wrote:Oh man, I forgot to mention the negatives! Just for the record, there is a tremendeous amount of violence in the book. Some of it is rather disturbing. There's no swearing, but one character is said to be "mumbling profanity under his breath" or something like that. There's nothing sexual, but characters are said to be unclothed a few times; never in an offensive way. Characters kiss a few times.
That probably seems like a lot, but it didn't seem like much spread across 380 pages.
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Ackhem. O.oGaius wrote:Well, true. In the second book, it has a few mentions to Katniss and Peeta sleeping together (they aren't really), and one of the characters goes around unclothed sometimes. The violence can get disturbing >_>American Eagle wrote:Oh man, I forgot to mention the negatives! Just for the record, there is a tremendeous amount of violence in the book. Some of it is rather disturbing. There's no swearing, but one character is said to be "mumbling profanity under his breath" or something like that. There's nothing sexual, but characters are said to be unclothed a few times; never in an offensive way. Characters kiss a few times.
That probably seems like a lot, but it didn't seem like much spread across 380 pages.
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No store in my city sells Catching Fire. >_> We lack bookstores, but nobody else (Wal-Mart, Meijer, Kohls, Sears, etc.) sells it!
EXCEPT. Target.
That being said, I just bought The Hunger Games trilogy boxed set from Target; hardcover edition. I don't like the packaging, but it was either that, or buy the Kindle/PDF version, and I really want a hard copy to look at. Huzzah, my free time this week is booked.
I shall begin Catching Fire late tonight.
EXCEPT. Target.
That being said, I just bought The Hunger Games trilogy boxed set from Target; hardcover edition. I don't like the packaging, but it was either that, or buy the Kindle/PDF version, and I really want a hard copy to look at. Huzzah, my free time this week is booked.
I shall begin Catching Fire late tonight.
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AE, What is the most incredible book you have ever read?
Nice I don't really see the point in buying books, but I MIGHT make an exception with The Hunger Games.
So far Catching Fire isn't quite as good as The Hunger Games (page 150) But it is still a very good book, and can't wait to tell how it ends.
Nice I don't really see the point in buying books, but I MIGHT make an exception with The Hunger Games.
So far Catching Fire isn't quite as good as The Hunger Games (page 150) But it is still a very good book, and can't wait to tell how it ends.
Prsht. Peeta is just lulling Katniss to sleepThe Kings Daughter wrote:Ackhem. O.oGaius wrote:Well, true. In the second book, it has a few mentions to Katniss and Peeta sleeping together (they aren't really), and one of the characters goes around unclothed sometimes. The violence can get disturbing >_>American Eagle wrote:Oh man, I forgot to mention the negatives! Just for the record, there is a tremendeous amount of violence in the book. Some of it is rather disturbing. There's no swearing, but one character is said to be "mumbling profanity under his breath" or something like that. There's nothing sexual, but characters are said to be unclothed a few times; never in an offensive way. Characters kiss a few times.
That probably seems like a lot, but it didn't seem like much spread across 380 pages.
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I feel the need to explain this....Gaius wrote:Well, true. In the second book, it has a few mentions to Katniss and Peeta sleeping together (they aren't really), and one of the characters goes around unclothed sometimes. The violence can get disturbing >_>American Eagle wrote:Oh man, I forgot to mention the negatives! Just for the record, there is a tremendeous amount of violence in the book. Some of it is rather disturbing. There's no swearing, but one character is said to be "mumbling profanity under his breath" or something like that. There's nothing sexual, but characters are said to be unclothed a few times; never in an offensive way. Characters kiss a few times.
That probably seems like a lot, but it didn't seem like much spread across 380 pages.
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Thanks Shen.Shennifer wrote:I feel the need to explain this....Gaius wrote:Well, true. In the second book, it has a few mentions to Katniss and Peeta sleeping together (they aren't really), and one of the characters goes around unclothed sometimes. The violence can get disturbing >_>American Eagle wrote:Oh man, I forgot to mention the negatives! Just for the record, there is a tremendeous amount of violence in the book. Some of it is rather disturbing. There's no swearing, but one character is said to be "mumbling profanity under his breath" or something like that. There's nothing sexual, but characters are said to be unclothed a few times; never in an offensive way. Characters kiss a few times.
That probably seems like a lot, but it didn't seem like much spread across 380 pages.
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Many thanks for putting the text in spoiler, Shen!
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you're very welcome, AE, though now that you've finished the first book, it wasn't entirely necessary to hide it (then again, it'll be helpful for those who haven't read/finished the first book)
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Okay. I ruined a big part of the first book accidently (just by seeing three words!), so I'm being extra cautious for book 2.Shennifer wrote:you're very welcome, AE, though now that you've finished the first book, it wasn't entirely necessary to hide it (then again, it'll be helpful for those who haven't read/finished the first book)
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Did I say those three words?
In other words, I'm in Part 3 of Catching Fire. And. . .
And, Katniss' favorite color is green! How cool is that?
In other words, I'm in Part 3 of Catching Fire. And. . .
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