Before that I read another book by Hillary Jordan; Mudbound was good storytelling but the 1940's southern racism and sexism got my hackles up. Before that I read The Tragedy of Arthur by Arthur Phillips. Full of Shakespearean lore and, yes, tragedy.
So now I need a rest. My nerves are shot, but I can't go more than a day without a book to read. I think I'll look for a nice book - something with screen doors slamming, fireflies and peach cobbler.
I saw the commercial for the Hunger Games movie and it intrigued me. It looks a bit intense, so maybe not next, but my question is: has anyone read the series and it it worthwhile?
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Everyone I know who has read The Hunger Games is obsessed and has to read them cover to cover inside of days. I have not read them myself. But they appear to come highly recommended.
I haven't read the series, but my daughter tore through it. And I have lots of friends who have raved about it. I just can't bring myself to reading about kids who have to kill each other to eat.
I read the first book and sort of enjoyed it. But not enough to read the rest of the series. My 33 yr old daughter had recommended it. She has read the whole series and really liked it. So one yes and one maybe....not much help!
I enjoyed the series but it is intense, too.
I read it in one weekend. Download, download, download. Amazing series!
You need a what I call a "junk food" book--some good Chick Lit.
I'm with Hokgardner. The premise just sounds so dystopian I can't bring myself to read the series.
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