Could a concept for a young adult book trilogy be a little darker please? In a future America ruled by an evil totalitarian government, the twisted punishment for a rebellion generations ago is for each district of the country to randomly choose two teenagers to fight to the death in the Arena. Worse, the Hunger Games are a giant production and mandatory televised sport. Gutsy Katniss volunteers for her Appalachian district in place of her beloved younger sister and is immediately swept into a world of glamour, danger, and forced brutality where each decision is life-or-death for her- but as she fights to save herself, her desperate choices make her a hero for an entire oppressed country.
Fast-paced, gritty, and moving, Collins creates a fascinating plot and a deeply nuanced character in Katniss. Growing up is hard enough without having to fight for your life to do it, but you're rooting for this tough- skinned survivor of a heroine every step of the way. Seriously, if this book doesn't at least make you tear up a little, you might want to check and make sure you still have a soul.
*Some of the scenes get pretty graphic. Young kiddos might want to use caution.
I've had to have this book on hold for almost two months. Too many people must be reading your blog. :-)
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