A very fast paced, consuming book! It will keep you riveted. Great characterization and storytelling! Copious amounts of symbolism provides for great book group discussions. Everyone in our club liked this book!

I'd really have to recommend reading and discussing all 3 books in the series. Some of us had, some had not so it was difficult to discuss just the first without giving away the end. This book is very fast paced...I'm generally a slow reader, but read all 3 books in less than 3 weeks (each about 400 pgs). At the beginning I did not think I wanted to read about this subject, but the way Collins develops it is very well done and not too gruesome, although a bit. It did give me nightmares though. Really excellent writing and an interesting story/concept.

This was a really good read. Almost everyone in our book club who read it went on to finish the series! I liked that the book was actually brought to my attention by my teenage daughter, so not only did I get to discuss the book with our book club, but I also had a chance to talk to my daughter about her thoughts on it. I loved that for our meeting we went out to eat......get it "Hunger Games".

I hope America doesn't come to this. I didn't like the premise of the book, but liked the way the main characters handled it. I hated those words at the end, "End of Book One".

We really liked this book and plan on reading the next two in the trilogy.

I loved this book, I could't put it down.

Captivating! I loved this book! The whole series is a great read.

The Hunger Games is set in the future where the citizens have zero freedom. One girl and one boy from each district must be sent to the capitol where they are forced to fight to the death. It's a page turner, and you'll be dying to get your hands on the next books in the series to find out what happens to the characters.

This book is about a country called Panem which is split in 12 districts, and every year there is a tournament called the Games in which two kids from each one of the districts is chosen by lottery to fight for their lives! It is very addictive and you will not want to put it down in order to find out what happens.

This book never has a dull moment! I couldn't put it down. You watch the characters grow and evolve, making you emotionally connected, and pulling you further in.

Our book club members are from every age group and all really enjoyed the book. There was more discussion with this book than any other book our club has read.

This was an awesome read!!! Can't wait to finish the other 2 books in the series.

It is hard to remember that the characters in this book are children. Our club enjoyed the book very much and fell in love with the characters. Many have already moved onto the second book as soon as they put down the first. It is a story that wil stay with you and raises so many moral and ethical questions. It was a great pick for book club. Highly and strongly recommend.

I've never been into Sci-fi books, but this was amazing! I couldn't put it down, I read through the 3 book trilogy in just a few weeks.

This was my second time to read the Hunger Games and I loved it even more. Collins is an accomplished story teller creating fully realized characters across a spectrum of types. The world she has created is complex and entirely convincing. It brings up many interesting ideas for discussion questions while still working as a great read. It is hard to put this book down and most of our members were wanting to read the second book immediately.

Engaging, quick page turner with creative, controversial plot; great to talk with teens about. Touches on themes of family loyalty, individual liberty and government control without the "heavy" literature feel of similar genres. Easy, quick read that really makes you think long after the book is done...

I read the entire trilogy in a matter of days. Very interesting!

I couldn't believe how much I loved this book considering it was written for young adults. Couldn't put it down!

One of the best books I've read in a while. Great story, fast paced, couldn't put it down.

Most of the ladies in our club found this futuristic book very difficult to read because of the violent premise, particularly because it involved children. However, our discussion was terrific. When we started digging for themes, we just couldn't stop. The book's relevance to contemporary life was fascinating, too. Then when we began predicting what might happen in the next two books (none of us had read them), we got really engaged. Several of the "I hated this book" readers declared that they would be finishing the trilogy after all. It may not have been a favorite read, but it was surely a conversation starter!

Loved it? Must read before movie hits the theatres.

Liked it and the group liked it. Cant wait for the movie!

Not my usual type of read; written in a future time and place...BUT I LOVED IT. I neglected grocery shopping and cooking over the weekend I read it!

fun to read an easy entertaining book. Read all three books in about 2 weeks.

I found it difficult to pick adjectives from the list I felt matched this book. It's dramatic that's for sure. Since it's a dystopian novel where people in power thrive on control over the majority, describing the plot as dramatic seems too tame.

The book is graphic, but not in what that adjective usually implies. There's nothing explicitly detailed about sex, gore or violence. What I found graphic were the physical, emotional and environmental threats most of the populace in the imaginary country of Panem were subjected to.

Gloomy is close to describing how I felt it was like to be a lower-class citizen in this book. However, there are several characters in the book that seem headed for a more promising outcome by the time the book (or trilogy) ends.

I was a little hesitant to bring this "young adult" book to our club, but was happily surprised to find that most of the club members were already into the third book by the time our club met! It's not terribly difficult and a good read. It can be emotional and is interesting if you compare it to the world we live in today.

Although this book is a "young adult" favorite, a not-so-young adult will enjoy this book. The book moves quickly and is a great start to the trilogy.

There are 3 books in the Hunger Games series. Our club was supposed to read only the 1st one for our 2/21 meeting. However, almost all of us got so involved with the story presented in Book One that we went on to read Books Two & Three for our meeting. I couldn't put them down -- fast and easy reads.

Once you are past the premise of the book, it becomes quite entertaining.

I ended up buying and reading all three. I couldn't put them down!

The cruel ways The Capitol treats the regions reminds us of the dictatorships that still exist in this world: whimsical rules, the hunger games representing the young people's sacrifice to war, the vast differences between the ruling class and the citizens. Suzanne Collins show us the result of a ruined society devastated by war, and injustice. This book is a must read, especially during the divisive and trouble times we confront today.

This is a quick, easy read that is very hard to put down!

This is a book I couldn't put down. It was captivating and addictive. It is thought provocing and enthralling.

My daughter asked me to read the books with her so that we can talk about them, we just finished the 2nd book and it's now a race to finish the 3rd.

Very quick read. The parallels to current society are impactful.

Most of our group was a little leery about this selection but once they started reading they changed their minds. Very powerful with a lot of thought provoking messages. It was definitely worth reading.

I have now read the whole trilogy, what an amazing, yet disturbing story.

Fabulous read - I couldn't put it down. I read this and the other two in the trilogy in 4 days!!

Everyone else will tell the story, so I'll just say it was a scary account of a possible future - can't wait for the film later this month!

Fast moving adventure series, which is wonderfully written. Keeps you asking questions and turning pages thirsty for the next twist and the characters will win you over from the get go.

This book was a quick read that even though geared to young teens, is satisfying for adults.

I was hesitant at first to read this because of all the craze, but I was sucked in and couldn't put the book down. Just finished the second of the series and on to the third. Highly recommend this book!

I used to read several books a week when I was a teenager. Until this book, I forgot how much I enjoyed getting completely sucked into a story. I couldn't put this down. I couldn't stop talking about it. This book was wonderful and I now cannot wait to see if the movie does it justice!

I read this first book in a couple of days - it was hard to put down. It's a dark and gripping world with tiny rays of light and humanity poking through. I felt I was reading on the edge of my seat. I would recommend having all three books of the series so you can continue reading right away.

I loved this book. So much that I immediately got the second and third! Can't wait for the movie.

While I liked the book & it kept my interest... I kind of feel indifferent @ the end. Maybe because of all the hype I keep hearing about the book and the movie....maybe it was built up too much & I feel let down. While I gave it a 4 ....maybe 3.5 would be more in line w/ how I feel. Hmmmm maybe it'll grow on me...

Good book! I looked for the descriptive "intense" but couldn't find it above. Still, I think "intense" best describes the storyline as the main characters fight to survive. I plan to continue the trilogy to find out more about the characters and their lives after the "Hunger Games".

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I enjoyed Ms. Collins writing so much that the violent parts of the book did not seem to bother me as much. I definitely wanted to read more about Katniss Everdeen that I rushed to buy the second book rather wait until it was available in the library.

we are reading catching fire next

Fast read, interesting book. Very though provoking!

Don't count The Hunger Games out just yet. Yes, I know it is now the "trend" because of all the hype with the movie. No, this is not the new Harry Potter. No, this is certainly not the new Twilight (although I am a Twilight fan). This book is unlike anything else. Full of dramatic complexity, rivoting actions, and interesting characters and backstory that leave you wanting more - The Hunger Games is a MUST READ! I actually read this book when it was first released waaaaaaay back in 2008 - and have re-read it about 3 more times. Each time better than before. Don't stop - continue with Catching Fire and Mockingjay to complete the trilogy. Love story? not really - but epic - yes! Enjoy!
And, as always, may the odds be EVER in your favor! :)

It's great to see another strong heroine. It's not just that she got to kick but, but her skill (developed after years of hard work and sacrifice) was tremondously valued, and saved not just her life, but her partner as well.

Throw in a love triangle (one blond, one brunette), a male mentor and a bow and arrow instead of a stake and you've got post apocalyptic Buffy.

Well done! I finished the book in a few days as it was indeed a page turner! The theme really gives some "food for thought".

Best book I've read in a LONG time!

Easy read, interesting concept, read it in a couple days.

I truly expected to not like this book when I read the plot. The story line sounded terrible, and while not exactly sci-fi, it is futuristic, and not a genre I usually like. But I have to admit I couldn't put it down. It gave our bookclub a lot to talk about - great discussion themes throughout. Everyone in the club that read it seemed to enjoy the book. In fact several loved it so much that they read the entire trilogy!

This trilogy is truly different than anything I have ever read. Our entire book club couldn't put it down.

We read the trilogy and discussed it over two meetings. Had a guest speaker who wrote a University paper comparing this to Appalachian literature. Had one of our very best discussions ever

Strong female lead character. My big takeaway: how the imbalance of power can be overlooked by the powerful and devastating to the powerless.

Great story with a strong female lead. I couldn't stop reading this book and immediately had to read the rest of the books in the trilogy.

WOW!!! This book was so wonderfully written that at times I felt like I was in the midst of the Hunger Games sitting there with Katniss & Peeta. My adventures into sci-fi books is a new one, and reading this as my 1st sci-fi was not a let down. I recommend this book to everyone!

This book kept me engaged and wanting to read more.

Fun to read. Good characters.

Violent but outweighed by courage and compassion. Sympathetic characters.

I read this book after my 14-year-old son recommended it, and I went into it with skepticism. But once I read the first few chapters, I couldn't put it down! Quick read, and it's entertaining, in spite of the dark subject matter.

Could not put this book down! Fantastic!

Very interesting

A very addictive book I read all three in the trilogy in. Three days. Very exciting. Loved it

Our club chose this book because many of our children/grandchildren were reading it and we wanted to be able to discuss it with them. I wasn't sure I would be able to read it because of the story line of children fighting to their death but once we all started it we couldn't put it down. There are many topics for discussion and it was a very interesting story. Although there is violence in the story it isn't as gory as an adult novel would be.

It took me a long time to actually pick up this book when I heard what it was about. It took me almost as long to get over the horrific concept of the book after I started reading it. However, I couldn't put it down, I didn't know it was a Trilogy until the very end of the book and couldn't wait a day before reading the next book.

This book had our entire club talking for the entire meeting. Nearly everyone went ahead and read the next two as well. We would recommend it for any book club or solitary reader.

Even our members who were hesitating at first thinking it may be "too dark" were completely hooked on this book! We've gone on to read the whole series. Collins' work is brilliant.

Really enjoyed the book. You connect with the characters. Lots of action and adventure. There is a bit of a sad side to it but you won't be sorry you read it!

Our book club liked this book on the whole and we would reccommend it to others.

great book that makes you think about the actions of our society and the possible effects for the future. Good wins out over selfishness!

It drew me in as I read and I really did care about the characters. Very good read and can see why it was a hit with young adult readers since it was well written and with a great story line that is almost mythical.

I wasn\\\'t going to read this book. I thought it was about vampires and werewolves. Finding out it was about teenagers fighting to the death in survival games, didn\\\'t change my mind about reading it. I was disgruntled when I discovered this was to be our book choice for November. Why!?!?!?
Not only could I not read this book fast enough, I immediately had to read the rest of the trilogy. Give it a chance. The writing is marvelous. That will hook you.

What a great book!

With the movie coming out, I figured it was type to finally read The Hunger Games, which people have been suggesting to me for years. I am glad I finally did. This is a wonderful dystopian with plenty of twists in a world I want to learn more about. I didn't think it would be my type of book, but I was more than pleasantly surprised.

I didn't know about The hunger games until book club. I enjoyed the entire series.