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Rahul’s Rave Reviews - “The Hunger Games”

By: Rahul G.

“Hey, my name is Rahul. I am currently an eighth grader and reading is one of my favorite pastimes, as well as sports and video games. I want to help other readers choose books by writing book reviews. I know how hard it can be to find a book if someone doesn’t recommend one to you. I hope you enjoy my book reviews!”

When reading this book, THE HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins, I felt like I was in a state of repose in the real world, and I literally felt like I was the main character, Katniss Everdeen. This book grabs you by the throat and pulls you in. It contains action, love, survival, and a bloody fight to the finish.

For you action-packed lovers out there, this would be the book for you. It starts off back in District 12, where Katniss Everdeen lives with her mom and sister (who goes by the name Prim).

Katniss does not have a dad anymore because her dad dies in a mining explosion. There are twelve districts, each district having one specialty. The twelfth district, also known as District 12, is known for its coal. Because of this, many mining explosions occur, and unfortunately Katniss’ dad was in one of them.

This book takes place many years in the future. The Capitol is the area that consists of all the people who are rich and have many accessories. The Districts are ruled over by the Capitol, and are treated unfairly. They do not have much food, and many of them die because starvation. Back in the Capitol, people are made fun of for being fat but it is quite the opposite in the Districts. Every year, two children from each district are chosen to compete in The Hunger Games, games that are broadcasted for the entertainment of the people in the Capitol. In these games, the chosen children are picked to fight and kill each other to fight for there own survival. The place where these games are held is the same place, but the Capitol changes the landforms in the area so that nobody knows what the area holds for them. For example, one year there could be a volcano the people have to fight against each other in, and the next year it could be a desert. Somehow, Katniss is one of the people in her District to be chosen for the games.

And the odds of her winning?  Close to zero percent.       

Rating:imageimage imageimageimageI rate this book five out of five stars because it takes you into a whole new world and makes you not want to leave the world until you finish the book.

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