Just close your eyes,
The sun is going down,
You'll be all right,
No one can hurt you now,
Come morning light,
You and I'll be safe and sound.
-Taylor Swift: Safe & Sound
If you haven't guessed it already, this post is dedicated to the book that has been sweeping the nation, The Hunger Games. The trilogy follows Katniss, a 16 year old girl living in District 12 of the dystopian society of Panem. Each year The Hunger Games begin in the summer, where a boy and girl are chosen from each district to play. The games were created by the Capitol to remind the citizens of Panem of the great power that they hold over the Districts after the rebellion and obliteration of District 13. In short, Katniss volunteers herself in the place of her sister Primrose and the games begin. I personally thought it sounded horrible, but it is an amazing book that is impossible not to read.
Most popular novels don't make it far unless there is some kind of romance, especially a love triangle. Here we have Katniss having to make a decision between Gale, her hunting partner, and Peeta, her Hunger Games partner. In the end, she chooses the guy everyone roots for.
I found myself unable to put any of the books down, easily passing up 7 hours straight at night just reading. Once you start, you can't help not to keep turning pages. Reading the books fast was enjoyable, but now I find myself lost in my free time. No more Hunger Games to read... it really is depressing. I find myself dying to read another... only to realize that there is none.I wish the series was more than a trilogy, but that would be hard to keep writing about.
There is nothing bad I can really say about the book. Every moment was interesting and I couldn't stop turning the page to find out what would happen next. The Games were filled with excitement and new danger and I couldn't help hoping that Peeta and Katniss would make it out together alive in the first book. For Catching Fire, I teared when Mags volunteered for Annie and cried when she sacrificed her life. I'll admit that I get emotional while reading. I also had that same teary eye in Mockingjay when Boggs died and I was in disbelief when Jackson and one of the Leeg sisters sacrificed themselves to stall the mutts. And I'll admit it again. I pretty much cried when Finnick and Prim died. I had to read both of those deaths at least five times since I was in disbelief.
The epilogue made me smile, but I'm sad that Peeta will never be 100% himself and Katniss will never be 100% happy. I wasn't the happiest about sad yet hopeful tone, but I guess besides that the only thing I could complain about is how much Peeta didn't do. He's strong. Great at close combat. Yet.. he's always the one that needs to be rescued. He doesn't really fight and always seems to be like the damsel in distress. Oh well. It's impossible not to fall in love with him. Gale is lovable too, but more as your best friend, not a boyfriend.
I can't wait until the premiere on March 23, and believe me, I am going to that midnight premiere at all costs. The trailer looks wonderful and I heard that the girl who plays Katniss will sing on the soundtrack. Praying that it's Rue's song. I also am already anticipating the second book predicted to come out in November and the third as soon as the second is over.
I found myself unable to put any of the books down, easily passing up 7 hours straight at night just reading. Once you start, you can't help not to keep turning pages. Reading the books fast was enjoyable, but now I find myself lost in my free time. No more Hunger Games to read... it really is depressing. I find myself dying to read another... only to realize that there is none.I wish the series was more than a trilogy, but that would be hard to keep writing about.
There is nothing bad I can really say about the book. Every moment was interesting and I couldn't stop turning the page to find out what would happen next. The Games were filled with excitement and new danger and I couldn't help hoping that Peeta and Katniss would make it out together alive in the first book. For Catching Fire, I teared when Mags volunteered for Annie and cried when she sacrificed her life. I'll admit that I get emotional while reading. I also had that same teary eye in Mockingjay when Boggs died and I was in disbelief when Jackson and one of the Leeg sisters sacrificed themselves to stall the mutts. And I'll admit it again. I pretty much cried when Finnick and Prim died. I had to read both of those deaths at least five times since I was in disbelief.
The epilogue made me smile, but I'm sad that Peeta will never be 100% himself and Katniss will never be 100% happy. I wasn't the happiest about sad yet hopeful tone, but I guess besides that the only thing I could complain about is how much Peeta didn't do. He's strong. Great at close combat. Yet.. he's always the one that needs to be rescued. He doesn't really fight and always seems to be like the damsel in distress. Oh well. It's impossible not to fall in love with him. Gale is lovable too, but more as your best friend, not a boyfriend.
I can't wait until the premiere on March 23, and believe me, I am going to that midnight premiere at all costs. The trailer looks wonderful and I heard that the girl who plays Katniss will sing on the soundtrack. Praying that it's Rue's song. I also am already anticipating the second book predicted to come out in November and the third as soon as the second is over.
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