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A review by louzr
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
read: (1st) some point in 2014 (2nd) 28/04/23 - 03/05/23 | spoilers!
'The Hunger Games' has been a prevalent series throughout my teenage years, and part of my experience growing up has been to learn the deeper meaning of the books I was too young to understand on my initial read. This series, a digestible yet reflective political commentary on western romanticisation of violence in order to achieve ignorance, is genius in its metaphor; Its exaggerated realism yet accurate morals of gameshow violence is mirroring of a modern society.The presenting of decorated tributes, the betting on lambs to the slaughter, the televised death of children met with apathy. It cannot be described as 'dystopian', only more 'bluntly said'.
Its messaging is interwoven with incredible plotting and intricate characters. The worldbuilding, though not overly heavy in order to keep that familiarity of the reader's world, is thought out, especially when it comes to the different aspects of the games and how they are ran. My love for the books expand with each addition, yet I think this is a perfect introduction to the series.
'The Hunger Games' has been a prevalent series throughout my teenage years, and part of my experience growing up has been to learn the deeper meaning of the books I was too young to understand on my initial read. This series, a digestible yet reflective political commentary on western romanticisation of violence in order to achieve ignorance, is genius in its metaphor; Its exaggerated realism yet accurate morals of gameshow violence is mirroring of a modern society.
Its messaging is interwoven with incredible plotting and intricate characters. The worldbuilding, though not overly heavy in order to keep that familiarity of the reader's world, is thought out, especially when it comes to the different aspects of the games and how they are ran. My love for the books expand with each addition, yet I think this is a perfect introduction to the series.