The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - review

http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2015/mar/23/review-suzanne-collins-the-hunger-games

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A lot of talk (mainly positive) have been flying since the first film was released, but The Hunger Games has only seemed to become bigger and bigger as time went on.

Now awaiting the fourth film The Hunger Games may be one of the biggest series this decade has had so far. The storyline is based around a sixteen year old girl named Katniss. She grows up in a horrific environment called Panem and every year children are chosen to right to the death. Everything is going wrong and she thinks that nothing could get worse – until her sister is chosen. It's a beautifully written story that shows the ones that you hate can never overpower the ones you love.

Firstly, it created an extremely thrilling and enticing style of writing and motif. Written in first person using the same characters point of view throughout the entire series. While juggling many characters it is written greatly.

Secondly, it is addictive and overall immensely spectacular (especially for a dystopian future/science fiction book). It's a book that normally I wouldn't immediately grab off a shelf but it is deeply moving.

Above all I recommend it for ages 10-25 and you will be highly expected to enjoy it.

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