Alright, I should listen to my reading friends, but I can't help holding out due to my misguided notions. Janssen mentioned on her blog this really great book called Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. It sounded like that horrible Arnold movie the Running Man, so I decided no thanks. Michelle and Kelly discussed the book and I asked if it was worth it. Both of them said they couldn't put it down and were upset they had to wait so long for a resolution. I still didn't read it. All the reviews I read said how amazingly great the book was and I couldn't understand the hype. When things are overly hyped, I usually find them terrible. Then Peggy, who couldn't finish Harry Potter or Twilight, said she liked the book and her advisory group was discussing the sequel, Catching Fire (they have an advance copy), I decided I had to try it.
Yes, I admit, you all were right. I read Hunger Games in 2 days and all I could think is AMAZING. I loaned it to Delia for her flight cause I was that positive she would enjoy it. I borrowed Catching Fire and almost finished it in one night, but I had to get some sleep to go to work, so I finished it the next night. Once again, AMAZING. I really can't describe or explain the series, except to say, you must read them.
Also, I promise to listen to my reading buddies from now on.
3 comments:
YAY!!!!! I am so glad you loved it.
I'm reading Hunger Games to my husband right now (started it on the loooong road trip out to Boston) and it's been so fun to reread it.
Ha! Another convert!
Yes, I finished Hunger Games while visiting the new parents and grandchild. I must admit, the first part kept reminding me of something, but I never could remember what. While it's good, I have never been a fan of post-Apocolyptic books, and hate chase-and-hide, it was good. I was looking forward to the sequel, but now I understand that the sequel will be back in the games again, and although I will read it, it feels like double jeopardy. Been there and done that, so let's move on and explore taking on the Capitol and seeking freedom.
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