As everyone obviously knows, The Hunger Games came out March 23. I saw it the day it came out, and it was nothing less than perfection. For those who have not read the books or seen the movie, The Hunger Games is years after North America has been destroyed. The Capitol is in charge of what's left of North America- a country called Panem. Panem is divided into twelve districts. Katniss Everdeen is from District 12 and is sixteen years old. Katniss hunts in the woods with her longtime friend, Gale where they receive the food for their families (a skill that becomes a great advantage in the Games). On the day of the Reaping- (The Reaping is the day when one male and one female are chosen from each district to compete in the Games) Katniss sister is chosen to compete in the Games when Katniss volunteers for her very young sister, Primrose.
The Games are gruesome and brutal, where all twenty-four players, or tributes, are forced to fight each other to the death in an area staged by the 'Gamemakers' and is broad casted on national television. Katniss faces many obstacles and problems throughout this experience, as well as her fellow tribute Peeta who was chosen as the male from District 12. SPOILER... Peeta and Katniss may or may not develop feelings for each other... I'm not going to say anything else about movie details until a few more posts so you all have time to finish reading the book or watch the movie!
Many people have misconceptions about this book, being that teenagers are forced against their will to fight each other to death- and they're right. But this isn't the true meaning of the book in my opinion. I believe it's supposed to ensure that with hope and confidence in yourself, you can accomplish anything- even if something is not in your odds.
Thanks for reading, and lookout for more Hunger Games inspired posts! Tweet this blog on your Twitters please!
-Hannah
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