Suzanne Collins, author of the Hunger Games Trilogy, beautifully created a heart wrenching action packed story. The story took place in the future, and had an intense story line from the beginning. Not only was it filled with action, make believe, drama, but also it also dealt with love. The main character, Katniss Everdeen, took her sisters place in a competition required by law that select people fight til death. The competition is held every year to remind people of what it is like without the government. A boy and girl from every district in the country are tributes to the game. Each tribute is selected by drawing someones name, although some may volunteer to take someone else's place. This is what Katniss Everdeen did for her nine year old sister Prim Rose.
To win the Hunger Games, you must be the only survivor. Filled with unexpected events and dangers such as; "Tracker Jackers," and fire balls targeting you, the games are no easy task. You must kill all other competitors to win. With Katniss's courage, strength, and smarts she is able to win the game, and even changes the rules. With the boy from her district, Peeta Mellark, she wins the audience over, as well as the game. By pretending to be in love with Peeta, they both make it out of the competition alive. Although, Katniss is really in love with her childhood best friend Gale. This is record breaking and shows people that the government can be broken and changed. People rebel with Katniss and Peeta as their influence. This makes the two targets for the government.
This book is entertaining to people of all ages. Both young and old, people can relate to Katniss's torn heart between Peeta and Gale. Her insane courage and smarts captivate's peoples mind, and excite them as she bends the rules. The story gives the reader a certain pleasure. You feel as though you are in the story with them, and it seems real. It is hard to put down the book when you are jumping to know what happens on the next pages.
I believe that this story will be read for generations to come, because sense it is futuristic people can always find interest in it. The writing is easy to comprehend, making it enjoyable for readers of all ages. The imaginative side of things makes the story intriguing and lures you in to find out what happens next. The Hunger Games is my favorite book, no doubt.
