Winning means fame and fortune. Losing means death. The Hunger Games have begun.
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 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 for the enjoyment of The Capitol’s residents.
In a post-apocalyptic future, life has turned extremely hard. Fighting poverty and hunger every day, sixteen year old hunter Katniss does absolutely everything in her power to have enough for her defenseless little sister, and her barely lucid mother. When the fateful day arrives Katniss’ sister’s name is pulled out of the draw, she is to attend the Hunger Games, she would not survive. However someone else is allowed to volunteer to take the drawn ones place and that is what Katniss does, she has been close to death before, and survival is second nature for her.
I tried watching the film a few years ago but gave up after only about 30 minutes - I don’t like dystopian themes, BUT THEN one of my friends in my village book club chose it. We don’t have to read the chosen books but I thought I would give it a go, and surprisingly I was hooked, so much so that I went on to read Catching Fire and Mockingjay, and then watch all 3 films!
∼ Happy Reading∼
Polly x
Wow, the book was clearly your gateway drug, LOL! I've always intended to read the books or (more likely) watch the movies, but so far I have not. Still on The List though!
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DeleteIt is a great book series and film series!!
ReplyDeleteMy friend has the book about the life of President Snow which she says is very good but I haven't got round to that yet!
DeleteI've never read these books or watched the movies. Strangely, our felonious president spoke of wanting to have a sports competition with young people selected from each state as part of the 250th anniversary celebration of the US. Many people said it reminded them of The Hunger Games. I hope he's forgotten about it.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
He seems to forget most things he says!
DeleteThat is quite a recommendation. I've never watched The Hunger Games, but you've inspired me.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy it Janice
DeleteI've never read this. Glad to hear the book is a good one.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanie
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