Final Post

The Hunger Games is now acutlly one of my favorite books. I really enjoyed it, and I would recommend it to anyone who may seek a little adventure. There are elements to this novel that fit everyone’s personality. There is violence (in the Hunger Games 24 adolescents are forced to fight to the death,) corruption and politics (President Snow and the Capital’s have generated highly unfair rules and regulations that the people must follow,) survival skills (Katniss and the other tributes are alone and must fend for themselves to get food, water, and shelter,) and a touch of romance (Katniss and Peeta pretend to be lovers, but in fact they really do care for each other.) This book reminds me of Beowulf quite a bit. Beowulf is pushed to his limits in battle and war however what makes Beowulf a hero is he volunteers to help instead of needing to be asked. He traveled to the Danes to offer his assistance against Grendel and his mother, and as king he volunteered to battle the dragon that was terrorizing his own homeland. The main character Katniss is the same way. Katniss’ little sister Prim was actually chosen to be the tribute of District 12, but Katniss immediately stepped up and volunteered to take her younger sister’s place even though she knew most likely she would never return. For the most part my experience reading The Hunger Games was nothing but pleasurable. In the beginning though, the novel definitely has more of sad and depressing tone and mood but by the end it has switched to exciting and thrilling. The next novel I read would probably be another adventure book like the Hunger Games, maybe even the sequel. I really enjoy the cliffhangers and surprises that they bring.