I picked up this book because I know a lot of people who really liked it. Also, I was able to fit it into the Summer Book Challenge! Here's a description of The Hunger Games from Amazon:"In a not-too-distant future, the United States of America has collapsed, weakened by drought, fire, famine, and war, to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year, two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal intimidation of the subjugated districts, the televised games are broadcasted throughout Panem as the 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors, literally, with all citizens required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss's young sister, Prim, is selected as the mining district's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart, Peeta, the son of the town baker who seems to have all the fighting skills of a lump of bread dough, will be pitted against bigger, stronger representatives who have trained for this their whole lives."I'm so glad I read this book because I loved it! After I started reading it, I just couldn't put it down. I loved how independent and strong Katniss was. I think the author could have picked a better name, though. I mean, Katniss? Really? It sounds too much like "cat piss." Oh well, she's still a great main character. I can't wait to read the next book. I don't want to wait until September 1st though! Hopefully I can win Catching Fire from Goodreads.
5 out of 5 stars!
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