The Hunger Games. As usual, I'm a bit late to the party, but with the release of the film, and Louisvillian Jennifer Lawrence starring, I wanted to see what the hype was all about. Yet before I saw the film, I needed to read the book first.
So, a young woman in my office lent me "The Hunger Games." I was already reading another book on my Kindle and thought I would just peruse THG, then quickly return to my Kindle selection. And, as I'm sure you guessed if you are a THG devotee, that wasn't the case. I've quickly been sucked into this book and I'm giddy to know there are two others in the series.
I still have half of the first novel to go, so I've not read any book or film reviews - I don't want to spoil anything. A friend on Facebook went to the first showing of the movie wearing a "Team Peeta" T-shirt. I had no idea what that meant until I started the book. Now, I want one of those shirts.
Over the weekend while at a cookout with friends, the subject of the film came up. A friend's daughter, who is a junior in high school (THG target audience) mentioned that her favorite character is introduced in the next book. Really?! Who is it?! I can't wait. We also learned that Jennifer Lawrence grew up very close to where we live. In fact, her parents still live there, less than a mile from our house. Hmm. I think I'll go for a long walk this evening...
Have you read the book(s)? Seen the film? What do you think? No spoilers, please!
Images from Lionsgate Films
6 comments:
I've read all three books and LOVED them!! We went to see the movie this weekend, and of course, it was sold out. I'm hoping to see it very soon! I would also love to have a "Team Peeta" T-shirt. I'm curious to know if you're still "Team Peeta" when you finish all the books!
One of my daughters has seen the movie...my wife and her girlfriends are seeing a matinee tomorrow. That jennifer is aces...she was excellent in Winterbone...
I have not read the books but will see the movie.
Loved all three books, I just couldn't put them down! I decided not to brave the movie crowds last weekend, but may try to go this weekend as I'm too excited to wait much longer. ;)
It was a super fun book series. Yet to know about the movie:).
Likewise, I love the novel and yet to see the movie. I hope it doesn't disappoint me at all.
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Loved the first book and can't wait to read the other two. I didn't think that this book would be my cup of tea but I couldn't put it down. Hope that the movie does not disappoint.
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