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The Hunger Games (Book)
I finally finished reading the books, and Stephen King was not exaggerating when he said he couldn’t stop reading it. I was able to finish the three books in three days! Yes, one book per day, finished it in under 15 hours too.
I read it because I got curious. A lot of people have been saying that it is a really good book, but because I’m not really into cheesy moments (I know it’s not a love story,but I cringed at some of the cheesy parts), which also actually plays a big part in the story, I didn’t really find it appealing. I used to just whizz by it in the bookshop, never really paid attention to it.
But because I wanted to get in the heap of book worms who are big fans of the book, I bought the set, and it is the best decision that I’ve made. I liked it. And I still am surprised that I liked it. And I’ve actually grown attached to it. It really is close to a perfect novel. I love the description of the action, the somewhat detailed accounts of the events that happened, although I have to admit, it fell short for me, because the book has a lot to offer and everything just kind of stuck to the action and nothing more. But I still love the book, enough that I’m forcing everyone that I know to read it.
Anyway, a little synopsis, for those who are still figuring out what I’m talking about (although I really doubt that there are people who’s still not familiar with the book):
Written by Suzanne Collins, the Hunger Games takes place in the future (no time period was mentioned) after the destruction of North America, in a nation now known as Panem. Now Panem consists of the wealthy Capitol and twelve surrounding districts. There used to be thirteen districts, but a rebellion against the Capitol in which the districts lost broke out and District 13 was destroyed to rubble.
As punishment for the rebellion, every year, one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and 18 from each district are selected randomly to participate in the Hunger Games. The Hunger Games is a televised event in which the tributes from the districts fight to the death in a dangerous arena, until one remains standing to be crowned victor of the Games.
The story begins in District 12 where Katniss Everdeen, during reaping day, volunteered to take her sister’s place for the 74th Hunger Games, followed by a boy named Peeta Mellark whom Katniss knows from school and who once gave her bread when her family was starving.
I don’t want to spoil it, for those who have not yet been able to get their hands on the book, but a lot of exciting things happened since the reaping, and a lot of characters that I haven’t mentioned that plays an important role in the book.
AND! I originally wanted to post summaries of the three books, but then I realized, it would be better for people who haven’t read the books yet to just get a copy and read and judge it for themselves. The synopsis above should be enough, I’m hoping it’s enough, for you to read it. For those who have read it, then…HI! 
Now a movie will be coming out next year and I’m really excited to see it. Plus, the motion poster Lionsgate released was epic, it just added to my excitement.
Like the Lord of The Rings and other books that were made into a movie, we’ve all got that list in our heads, of actors who would perfectly portray the characters of the book. Of course, a fan would make sure that everything’s perfect, every detail followed, I’m not like that though.
I heard that there’s been a debate about the casting, most especially on casting Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark and Liam Hemsworth as Gale, and believe it or not, even Lenny Kravitz as Cinna was questioned.
My reaction was different. I’m a bit of a hipster when it comes to things like this, my only fear when a good book is going to have a movie adaptation is that the movie might not give the book justice, and that I might end up hating the movie, and I don’t really want that to happen. But usually, whoever it is that the author and the director would choose for a certain character, I’m okay with it. And right now, the cast is perfect and spot on for me. The concern is just pulling it off, because while I don’t mind that certain details, like looks or whatnot, are not followed, I’m very particular with how they are going to show the personalities of the character, personalities we’ve come to love, that’s really where I geek out.
Again, I’ve been rambling about these things, thought you guys would want to know the cast too (I’m sure you know them already,but for the benefit of those who don’t and would want to “get into the action”).
The Cast of the Hunger Games:
It is Directed by Gary Ross (known for Pleasantville and Seabiscuit)
(Thanks IMDB!)
That’s probably it about the book and the movie. It’s just the waiting for the trailer that’s hard though. But hey, for the fans out there, this might keep you from going insane, it’s a fan-made site,it’s like Pottermore actually, only this one is called Panem October. You get sorted too, but in Districts. I don’t really know what will happen in October, but this is interesting enough that I signed up immediately.
I am in District 3.
Also, someone made Rue’s lullaby and The Hanging Tree song available on iTunes and Youtube. Again, it’s fan-made, but it actually has potential, especially The Hanging Tree.
While other’s have posted pictures of the actors on set, I’m not really sure you would want to see another blogsite showing the same pictures again, but if you haven’t seen them, there are pictures at the Hunger Games website, or you can just search on Google, you decide.
One final thing, and I intentionally saved this for last. For those who haven’t seen it, here is the Motion Poster for the Hunger Games
Motion Poster: The Hunger Games
“May the odds be ever in your favor”
