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A review by downsophialane
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
There is a reason The Hunger Games launched a thousand YA dystopian knock offs. This novel doesn't just hold up, it is outstanding. Suzanne Collins' control of limited first person and indirect characterisation is outstanding.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and War
Minor: Vomit and Cannibalism