With all the hype with the recent movie release, I’ve been meaning to give The Hunger Games a read. However, it seems that many people have the same idea as a copy hasn’t been available the last several times I’ve stopped over at the always pleasant Linwood Library. Well yesterday there were 2 copies in, so I swiftly checked one out.
Less than 24 hours later, I just finished it up and picked up the second book. So clearly reading through it so fast I did enjoy it. Coming off reading Clash of Kings, it must a bit refreshing to read something less violent (and Hunger Games is about killing, so I guess Clash of Kings you’re very very violent). I also think being written for a younger audience made for much quicker reading as well.
I think what I most enjoyed was the pacing of the chapters. It does an excellent job of wrapping up a chapter with a cliff hanger whichs forces the “I’ll just read one more chapter” syndrome.
Very good, and going to finish up the series. But will try to pace myself a bit better for the last two books.