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BOOK: “The Hunger Games”
AUTHOR: Suzanne Collins
By Clarence Carter
This book was nothing short of amazing. As the first book I read from author Suzanne Collins, I was vastly impressed.
The characters were all fascinating. I tried my best not to let the movie affect my opinion on the book; both were well done. Katniss was, and still is, one of the most well-rounded characters in fiction. I have never felt I truly knew another character like this one. The insight she gives into the life of each poverty-stricken district is surreal.
I love the real meat of this story; although at moments it’s a little graphic, its brutality and courage is unnerving. There is simply nothing else like it. This book shows humility in places you would never expect. It shows layers of companionship and trust in places where tenderness and sympathy are replaced with brutality and violence.
I recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick read. I have yet to read any of the sequels, but I certainly intend to. Giving this a 9 out of 10 review, I don’t have any solid complaints about this book. The way Katniss challenges the establishment and sacrifices herself in place of her sister is unforgettable.
Clarence Carter, an avid reader, resides in Auburn.
