Weave Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I've read about this series on this forum and it's sounded really great. However, last week I went to a bookshop with a friend of mine and we noticed this book and she read the blurb and immediately yelped "this is a total Battle Royale rip-off!!" and was really annoyed by it. According to her and her brother who are into Japan, Japanese movies and literature, it's not uncommon for people not from Japan to take their ideas from Japan and then just make a book or a movie of it and make it seem like it's their own original idea. Weave, your review was really excellent and certainly more intriguing than the mere blurb of the book and now I'm kind of on the fence: should I give it a go after all... Sorry Kylie, I took so long to reply, I think you should definitely try them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainGirl Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I just recently made two people ( adults ) I know read these books, one bought it and the second one borrowed mine, they both enjoyed it so much that one was disappointed that i had already lent out my copy of Catching Fire! I am waiting patiently for the third one to come out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladymacbeth Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I found the Hunger Games brilliant. I was given it by a friend - both of us in our 30s! so not just for kids. I'm looking forward to the 3rd instalment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shariann Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Sorry Kylie, I took so long to reply, I think you should definitely try them Yeah that's true, I've read Battle Royale, and Hunger Games obviously copied Battle Royale, that is probably the reason why the book 2 of Hunger Games is not as good as the 1st one, see, I even forgot the title of the 2nd book lol . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenblack Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I just finished reading The Hunger Games and personally, I loved it. I'm going to get the rest of the trilogy as soon as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 (edited) I adore this series! I love Katniss' intense character and the action and adventure that seems to follow her is utterly impossible to find interesting and amazing! A brilliant read! Edited August 29, 2010 by Christie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I've just finished Catching Fire and think it's a great series, can't wait to get started on Mockingjay later on tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randa23 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I've just finished Catching Fire and think it's a great series, can't wait to get started on Mockingjay later on tonight Lexie has it come out then?? If it has I can't wait to read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladymacbeth Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Lexie has it come out then?? If it has I can't wait to read it. In New Zealand I've been able to get Mockingjay online but not in the shops. Just waiting for it to arrive (my email tells me it's in the post). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fi. Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Mockingjay has been out in the UK for nearly a week, I read and devoured it in just over a day There are spoilers everywhere though, so be careful if you've still to read it, I even came across a couple on Facebook! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Mockingjay has been out in the UK for nearly a week, I read and devoured it in just over a day There are spoilers everywhere though, so be careful if you've still to read it, I even came across a couple on Facebook! I know!, I am avoiding them as much as possible, despite the fact my copy had been pre~ordered about two months ago, its still 'in transit', I bet the driver is reading it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenblack Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I finished Catching Fire today and have moved on to Mockingjay. Such an addictive trilogy! I bet I'll be sad it's over when I finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I know!, I am avoiding them as much as possible, despite the fact my copy had been pre~ordered about two months ago, its still 'in transit', I bet the driver is reading it ^ My copy arrived! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladymacbeth Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Wow. I have just finished reading Mockingjay which was amazing. I really love the direction it went in which I did not expect. I think this may be the strongest novel out of the three. In particular, I liked that the conflict wasn't represented as good rebels versus bad Capitol. Rather that both sides could do both good and evil things. A true representation of the moral ambiguity of war and war crimes. The ending was fab too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Oh man LadyMacbeth! I'm only a couple of chapters in and now I'm really desperate to get to the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 I thought it was fantastic too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 I am not looking! I am re~reading 'Catching Fire' at the moment and then onto 'Mockingjay' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Having seen Mockingjay around, and wondering what it was about, I looked up The Hunger Games on here. I wasn't 100% sure, but I did like the general idea, and the positive comments on here swayed me, so I decided to give it a chance. What a gripping book! I appreciate the fact the idea has been done before, but as others have said, there are so many issues and angles to this book, that I forgive it! Katniss has a character which draws you straight in, and I adored Rue. I like the way her death was handled.. it would have been easy to have Katniss faced with the decision to kill her, but the way it was done was quite powerful. I can imagine this becoming a book read at school, as there lots of issues for teens to discuss. I've now ordered the other two books, and am looking forward to them arriving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Having seen Mockingjay around, and wondering what it was about, I looked up The Hunger Games on here. I wasn't 100% sure, but I did like the general idea, and the positive comments on here swayed me, so I decided to give it a chance. What a gripping book! I appreciate the fact the idea has been done before, but as others have said, there are so many issues and angles to this book, that I forgive it! Katniss has a character which draws you straight in, and I adored Rue. I like the way her death was handled.. it would have been easy to have Katniss faced with the decision to kill her, but the way it was done was quite powerful. I can imagine this becoming a book read at school, as there lots of issues for teens to discuss. I've now ordered the other two books, and am looking forward to them arriving. Happy reading Michelle, the rest of the series is fantastic, there is so many issues covered and I found it quite insightful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I have read the first two of this series and loved them. I was in WHSmith and saw the first one and just picked it up though aimed at people a bit younger then me I would say. Got home and started reading and just could not put down. Picked up the second one a day later and loved it although catching fire for me lets a little repetitive at points. Although Mockingjay has come out haven't had time to read it but can't wait. A series worth reading fast paced and exciting from the start to finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 I finished Catching Fire last night, and I found it just as gripping as the first book. It really brings out the evil of the President, and the naivety of the people of the Capitol. I would have loved reading this as a teen, and am enjoying it just as much as an adult - I think I'd recommend it to anyone who like dystopian future books. I'm now excited to read Mockingjay, as thankfully I haven't seen any spoilers yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 I finished Catching Fire last night, and I found it just as gripping as the first book. It really brings out the evil of the President, and the naivety of the people of the Capitol. I would have loved reading this as a teen, and am enjoying it just as much as an adult - I think I'd recommend it to anyone who like dystopian future books. I'm now excited to read Mockingjay, as thankfully I haven't seen any spoilers yet. I am looking forward to reading your thoughts Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenblack Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 I read in the lastest issue of Entertainment magazine that there is going to be a The Hunger Games movie. Apparently, Lionsgate owns the rights, but no one has even been cast yet. I have to say I'm pretty excited about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 (edited) I heard that they've decided on a director, so I wonder how long it'll be until it's filmed and released Edited September 21, 2010 by lexiepiper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I was wondering about a film the other day. If it's done well, it could be an excellent film. But, if they make too many changes, it could be disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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