Books are my life... discussion

[image error]

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Katniss is a 16-year-old girl living with her mother and younger sister in the poorest district of Panem, the remains of what used be the United States. Long ago the districts waged war on the Capitol and were defeated. As part of the surrender terms, each district agreed to send one boy and one girl to appear in an annual televised event called, "The Hunger Games." The terrain, rules, and level of audience participation may change but one thing is constant: kill or be killed. When Katniss' sister is chosen by lottery, she steps up to go in her place.




Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.


The Hunger Games Book Three by Suzanne Collins - Coming Soon

Two of my favourite books of all time! Catching Fire was in my top five books of 2009! Book Three seems so far away!

Can't wait for book 3 - Mockingjay :D:D
Its one of the only books where i like both of the main guys

I know! I flipped between Peeta and Gale through both of the books and to be honest I am going to be heart broken for whichever one doesn't end up with Katniss!

I just finished part one of the first book Hunger Games and i love it. I can already feel this book is going to bee at the top of list of favourites along with The Mortal Instruments Series. It's an enjoyable read that's written well.

Just finished Hunger Games and starting Catching Fire now. I feel so sorry for Peeta now but I will have to see what book Two brings.

Oh Book 2 has some wonderful surprises in store for you! Enjoy!

I just couldn't get into them at all

So I am about 40pages out from finishing Catching Fire and you were right Jessica. There has been a couple times that I felt like letting my jaw drop because I just wasn't expecting the next to happen but I like this book just as much as the first book. I am really torn between Gale and Peeta as well because they are both really good guys. Ultimately I think I am for Gale only because they have a long term history and Peeta knew there was more there even before Katniss did. But I will be happy either way it goes.

yeah I love Peeta and Gale... I don't want either of them hurt- I loved both hunger games and catching fire... I can NOT wait for Mockingjay!!! I'm wondering how all this going to turn out- oh yeah, and katniss rocks!!!!!

WOW!!!! What an ending to a book. can you say suspense or what! Book was amazing and cannot wait for mockingjay now. Catching Fire was great because for a second book in the series it was completely unpredicable. Things that I thought would happen one way definately didnot happen. it was great!!

Carla wrote: "WOW!!!! What an ending to a book. can you say suspense or what! Book was amazing and cannot wait for mockingjay now. Catching Fire was great because for a second book in the series it was comple..."

I know exactly what you mean. It was so good to read a book where I couldn't predict where it was going.

Mockingjay seems so far away! I am eagerly anticipating it's arrival... and I'm sure some more shocking twists and turns!

A-MAZING books...
No doubt one of my favourites. <3

I agree amazing and i cannot wait for Mockingjay now:)

neither!
sooo long away more than 4 more months O.O

These books are really good. I really liked them, but I can't say I loved them. They're just so sadistic and depressing. But then they're so captivating that I couldn't put them down. And as for who Katniss should choose, I think she should end up with Peeta. There just wasn't enough of Gale for me to like him more than Peeta. From what I saw of him, I really liked him. And if there had been more of him I might have leaned towards him. But I really like Peeta, so he better not die, and Katniss better realize she loves him.

I agree, I am Team Peeta all the way! I REALLY hope she chooses him because he really deserves her :)

Team Gale! I loved these books so much!:D

(Have you realized that Peeta's a baker, and he's named after Pita bread)

LOL! haha never realised that!

Team PEETA! That boy had my heart from the bread story in Hunger Games.

YAY for another Team Peeta <3

wow ^^ finished the series too! and I love Peeta Mellark <3

YAY! :D

hahah Team Peeta! I LOVE PEETA soooo much, sorry but what gale does at the end of mj is just the worst, i mean i was always team peeta, but now i just dont like gale at all. oh, and if anyone here is TOTALLY and SOLIDLY team peeta, then come and join the Team Peeta group on goodreads, we're trying to beat the gale group LOL

Nushiiii loves Peeta Mellark wrote: "hahah Team Peeta! I LOVE PEETA soooo much, sorry but what gale does at the end of mj is just the worst, i mean i was always team peeta, but now i just dont like gale at all. oh, and if anyone here ..."

omg! count me in!!! XD hahaha, i was pro-gale before but after reading mj i was like "uuurrrgghhh" gale's so like LAME! >.<

yes! PEETA! forever!

I have the books in my Amazon cart..is it worth buying the whole trilogy?

yesssssssssssssssssssss---LOL!!!

hahaha...thanks!! I'll give it a go, I hope I like them.

You will love them!!! Read them now!!! :)

I loved all three books. It's very rare for me to reread books, but I will definitely be reading these again.

I devoured these books and have lost count of how many times I have reread them....LOL

If anyone is debating where to read them, you won't be sorry if you do!

This book is so disturbing on so many levels. I couldn't put the book down, but I was repulsed at the cruelty at the same time. I love Katniss!!! What a great young heroine. I don't mind Peeta and never wanted him to die, but seriously, isn't it supposed to be Gale and Katniss? Even while she was in the Arena, it was beautiful to see Katniss realize that Gale is much more than a friend. The trust that Katniss and Haymitch develop throughout the games, and the understanding that Katniss reaches on why Haymitch is the way he is. Don't think I can not start Catching Fire immediately.

Finished Catching Fire.

Definitely not good as the first in my mind. I also found this book far more brutal than the first. Probably because I now know the characters better and the cruelty of the Capital just kept on getting worse. I feel for Katniss so much in this book. All she wanted to do was save her friend and herself, and in return she finds herself in a worse situation in fearing for the lives of all of the people she loves. I'm still not sure on how much I like Peeta. He's too one note for me in his sacrificial love for Katniss. He has a family, but never thinks of them and finds no reason to live other than Katniss. At least Katniss thinks of Prim, her mom, Gale, Madge, Haymitch, Rue's family, etc.

I adored the few tender scenes we had between Gale and his Catnip. But I hated how Peeta was a huge source of strength for Katniss. Especially in the Arena when she liked kissing him.

President Snow has to be one of the most villainous characters ever. To send back the victors into the Hunger Games Arena is beyond cruel.

Planning on starting Mockingjay today.

Just found a poll asking whether you prefer Hunger Games or Twilight. Cast a vote through Feb. 18 at http://on.fb.me/gzCk9e and get 20% off of Kobo ebooks, but mostly keep Hunger Games in the lead--currently beating Twilight!

I finally got around to reading this book and just finished it today. It was a lot better than I was expecting I think. I had been putting it off since it first came out. But the movie release gave me the extra push I needed to read it.

Are the other two books in the series just as good? Better? Worse?

What do you all think?

Mid-way thru the Hunger Games (first novel) and really enjoying it so far. I have heard LOTS of people say how they "couldn't put it down" - it's good, but its certainly not consuming me lol ... reading two other books as well.

fivesunflowers wrote: "Mid-way thru the Hunger Games (first novel) and really enjoying it so far. I have heard LOTS of people say how they "couldn't put it down" - it's good, but its certainly not consuming me lol ... r..."

Have you seen the movie? Or are you reading it first?

I haven't seen the movie yet and promised myself I wouldn't see it until I finish the book. What about you?

fivesunflowers wrote: "I haven't seen the movie yet and promised myself I wouldn't see it until I finish the book. What about you?"

I did the same thing. I wasn't going to go see it till I finished it. So I went the other night once both me and my friend had finished the book. There are differences, but it's definitely a good movie.

I enjoyed all three books. The Hunger Games was the best, though. I also enjoyed watching the movie.

I liked the movie as well actually. And I usually don't.

Heather wrote: "I liked the movie as well actually. And I usually don't."

Amy B wrote: "I enjoyed all three books. The Hunger Games was the best, though. I also enjoyed watching the movie."

Loved the books and really enjoyed the movie. I thought they did really well with staying with the book. Can't wait for Catching Fire movie.

Me either!