Author: Suzanne Collins
Date of Publication:March 1, 2012
(Kindle)
Publisher: Scholastic Fiction
Pages: 464
Genre: YA, Science Fiction
Paperback or Kindle: Both
Fiery Fantasy Thoughts
After all of the hype with the film, I thought I should read the book (as I usually do it the other way round) and I actually enjoyed it!
Date of Publication:
Publisher: Scholastic Fiction
Pages: 464
Genre: YA, Science Fiction
Paperback or Kindle: Both
Fiery Fantasy Thoughts
After all of the hype with the film, I thought I should read the book (as I usually do it the other way round) and I actually enjoyed it!
Firstly, this novel is written in the
"first-person" which is usually quite difficult for authors but I
felt Suzanne Collins did this faultlessly. Katniss' narration made the story
come to life and I connected more firmly with the emotional turbulence the main
character feels throughout the story; being written from the main protagonists
POV allows the reader to be sucked into the dystopian world that she inhabits.
There is subtle humour to soften the tense atmosphere and it
shows that it is aimed at the older YA audience as it deals with adult
emotional issues, that I would never have expected from a typical YA book.
The writing is sophisticated and flows nicely throughout
each chapter and at certain parts I would describe it as beautifully portrayed
as Katniss struggles to deal with her ties to other Tributes with her desire to
stay alive for her family.
I definitely wouldn’t class this as a typical YA novel as it deals with themes which are aimed more at the adult market. However the action, drama and subtle humour could be enjoyed by a younger market too.
I have seen the film and have now read the book and I would definitely recommend reading the book (even if you have seen the film) as even though I enjoyed the film, the book answered some questions that I had and helped me understand the characters better.
I definitely wouldn’t class this as a typical YA novel as it deals with themes which are aimed more at the adult market. However the action, drama and subtle humour could be enjoyed by a younger market too.
I have seen the film and have now read the book and I would definitely recommend reading the book (even if you have seen the film) as even though I enjoyed the film, the book answered some questions that I had and helped me understand the characters better.
I would definitely recommend this book!
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