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The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
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it was amazing
bookshelves: favorites, young-adult, dystopia, adapted

Dystopian Perfection.

In a post-apocalyptic future, life has turned extremely hard. Fighting poverty and hunger every day, sixteen years old hunter Katniss does absolutely everything in her power to have enough for her defenseless little sister, and a barely lucid mother. Life is hard, yet not impossible, until the one fateful day arrives. Once every year, the ever vigilant all powerful Capitol of Panem celebrates for their entertainment the “Hunger Games”, a yearly tournament where a handful representatives of each district are forced to fight in a massive arena, to the death. In a sad turn of events, young Katniss will have to fight not only for herself, but for the future of her starving family.

I think this series needs as much introduction as Lord of the Rings; but what the hey, old habits die hard. Maybe not everyone has read it, maybe not everyone has watched it, but doubt anyone has never heard of it at some point. One of the greatest dystopian fiction of all time, or at least one of the best-selling ones. A literature masterpiece? Hardly. One of the most entertaining ever? Quite possibly! Astounding world building and character development. Not a profound reading at all, but a plot perfectly balanced, fast paced and action packed; if you can withstand YA that is, and the triangle thingy. Along with Percy Jackson and Divergent, one of the pillar series that sparked my literary addiction. Highly Recommendable.

*** Hunger Games (2012) is a superb adaptation, maybe as good as the book, if not better. Highly popcorn and re-watch worthy. I don’t normally reread, or feel the desire to; but lost count of how many times I’ve watched the movie on TV. It just never gets old, and is perfect, for what it is; really bringing the characters alive in a way a book never can, and few adaptations ever succeed. Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson just marvelous in their roles, with an unforgettably heartbreaking performance by Amandla Stenberg as Rue too. Still, even a decade later I can never forget that Madge Undersee was left out of the adaptation; and the Tessera system hardly explained or mentioned; along with a few other minor things cut out. Not one of the greatest films but one of the greatest adaptations ever, hands down. One of those few cases where I think I ultimately prefer the movie rather than the book. Extremely Recommendable.

Team Peeta btw.

Also. Fatniss I’m scared! <3


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PERSONAL NOTE :
[2008] [374p] [Dystopia] [YA] [4.5] [Highly Recommendable]
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★★★★★ 1. The Hunger Games [4.5]
★★★★★ 2. Catching Fire
★★★★☆ 3. Mockingjay [3.5]

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Perfección Distópica.

En un futuro post apocalíptico, la vida se ha vuelto extremadamente dura. Luchando contra la pobreza y el hambre cada día, la cazadora Katniss de dieciséis años hace todo lo humanamente posible en su poder para tener lo suficiente para su indefensa pequeña hermana, y una apenas lúcida madre. La vida es difícil, pero no imposible, hasta que un día llega el fatídico día. Una vez cada año, el siempre vigilante y todo poderoso Capitolio de Panem celebra para su entretenimiento los “Juegos del Hambre”, un evento anual en una masiva arena donde un puñado de representantes de cada distrito son forzados a lugar, hasta la muerte. En un triste giro de eventos, la joven Katniss deberԕ luchar no sólo por sí misma, sino por el futuro de su hambrienta familia.

Creo que esta serie necesita tanta introducción como El Señor de los Anillos; pero qué demonios, los viejos hábitos nunca descansan. Tal vez no todos lo hayan leído, tal vez no todos lo hayan visto, pero dudo que nadie no haya escuchado hablarlo en algún momento. Una de las más grandes ficciones distópicas de toda la historia, o al menos de las que mejor vendieron ¿Una obra maestra literaria? Difícilmente ¿Una de las más entretenidas jamás? Muy probablemente. Increíble construcción de mundo y desarrollo de personajes. No una lectura muy profunda en absoluto, pero con una trama perfectamente balanceada, rápida en el ritmo y cargada de acción; si podés soportar lo Joven Adulto claro, y el coso ese del triángulo. Junto con Percy Jackson y Divergente, una de las series pilares que encendieron mi adicción literaria. Altamente Recomendable.

*** Los Juegos del Hambre (2012) es una sobresaliente adaptación, tal vez tan buena como el libro, sino mejor. Altamente digna de palomitas y volver a ver una y otra vez. Normalmente nunca releo, ni siento el deseo; pero perdí la cuenta de cuántas veces he visto la película por TV. Nunca se gasta, y es perfecta, para lo que es; realmente trayendo a la vida a los personajes de una forma que un libro nunca puede, y pocas adaptaciones llegan a lograr. Jennifer Lawrence y Josh Hutcherson absolutamente maravillosos en sus roles, con una inolvidablemente desgarradora actuación de Amandla Stenberg como Rue también. Igual, incluso una década después no puedo olvidar que cortaron a Madge Undersee fuera la trama; y el sistema de las Teselas apenas explicado o mencionado; entre otras pequeñas cosas que quedaron fuera. No una de las mejores películas pero sí una de las mejores adaptaciones jamás, sin duda. Uno de esos casos donde creo que en última instancia prefiero la película sobre el libro. Extremadamente Recomendable.

Equipo Peeta por cierto.



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NOTA PERSONAL :
[2008] [374p] [Distopía] [Joven Adulto] [4.5] [Altamente Recomendable]
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Reading Progress

March 11, 2014 – Shelved
May 17, 2014 – Started Reading
May 28, 2014 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Alexandra (new)

Alexandra This series is not at the top of my tbr (couldn't tell you why), but your enthusiasm is contagious ;) Very nice review, Federico!


Federico DN Alexandra wrote: "This series is not at the top of my tbr (couldn't tell you why), but your enthusiasm is contagious ;) Very nice review, Federico!"

Thank you Alexandra! I keep postponing things too, but the day eventually arrives on its own. Hope you get to enjoy it someday, and the movies :D


message 3: by inciminci (new)

inciminci Aww, nostalgia feelings... Great review Fede, I really like the movies too!


Federico DN inciminci wrote: "Aww, nostalgia feelings... Great review Fede, I really like the movies too!"

They were both so good <3. Thank you Inci :) !


Karen Fantastic review! 🙂 I’m glad you loved both the book and movie. I did too. Also they gave us the ever-useful phrase “I volunteer as tribute!” Hahaha


message 6: by Federico (last edited Jun 06, 2023 04:04AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Federico DN Karen wrote: "Fantastic review! 🙂 I’m glad you loved both the book and movie. I did too. Also they gave us the ever-useful phrase “I volunteer as tribute!” Hahaha"

Lol. I never though of using that phrase, but now that you mention it will try to find the occasion xD, Hope the opportunity arises! Thank you Karen! Glad you enjoyed it too :D


Bec (becbingesbooks) - sorry, behind with lots of catching up to do Yesss, so glad you loved this one too! Great review, Federico.


message 8: by Ricardo (new)

Ricardo Parra M. Recuerdo que, cuando la leí en su momento, me encantó y eso fue hace años jaja muy buena reseña y amé el gif xD


Federico DN Bec (becbingesbooks) wrote: "Yesss, so glad you loved this one too! Great review, Federico."

So great memories <3. Thank you Bec!


Federico DN Ricardo wrote: "Recuerdo que, cuando la leí en su momento, me encantó y eso fue hace años jaja muy buena reseña y amé el gif xD"

Gracias Ricardo! El video de Fatniss es genial pero esa parte es lo mejor del mundo jajajaj xD


Southern Lady Reads Great review! I loved this one too!


Federico DN Southern Lady Reads (Work is Nuts Right Now.. wrote: "Great review! I loved this one too!"

Thank you SLR! Glad you did too :)


message 13: by Suhailah (new)

Suhailah Great review! Can't wait to get into this series!


Federico DN Suhailah wrote: "Great review! Can't wait to get into this series!"

Definitely worth it. Thank you Suhailah!


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Great review Federico :)


Federico DN lynne wrote: "Great review Federico :)"

Thank you Lynne :D


message 17: by Rachel (new)

Rachel Hanes Fantastic review, Federico!! I have never read this book (or series), or watched the movie (now I feel extremely sheltered 😬). However, I need to move this up on my list!!


message 18: by Federico (last edited Jun 06, 2023 06:01AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Federico DN Rachel wrote: "Fantastic review, Federico!! I have never read this book (or series), or watched the movie (now I feel extremely sheltered 😬). However, I need to move this up on my list!!"

I'm worried about you Rachel! It's like never hearing of Harry Potter lol. Maybe you can just watch the movies if you want to quickly tick it off your list ;)


➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❥ Another marvelous Review, Federicoツ,


message 20: by Fiza (new) - added it

Fiza Pathan Fantastic review Federico! I loved the way you presented this book review along with the description of the movie adaptation, great job! I've read bits & pieces of the whole series over the years but all the books in their entirety but, I hope to do so now after reading your review. I don't watch T.V, movies, Netflix et al., but once I saw a bit of the film while at the Eye specialist's place & it did seem quite remarkable! All the patients had their eyes glued to the screen, even though the sound was on mute! Glad you enjoyed the first book of the Hunger Games Series! Hope you enjoy the others as well! Have a wonderful day! :)


Federico DN ✘Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❤️☾ ⋆ wrote: "Another marvelous Review, Federicoツ,"

Thank you Paulette ツ !


message 22: by Srivalli (new)

Srivalli Rekha Superb review, Federico. I belong to the never read or watched category, though I heard of the series. :)


➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❥ Federico wrote: " ✘Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❤️☾ ⋆ wrote: "Another marvelous Review, Federicoツ,"

Thank you Paulette ツ !"


You are more than welcome Federico


Federico DN Fiza wrote: "Fantastic review Federico! I loved the way you presented this book review along with the description of the movie adaptation, great job! I've read bits & pieces of the whole series over the years b..."

Thank you Fiza! I can understand not watching TV, news, Netflix or anything; although must say watching a movie adaptation turning a book you loved into reality can be quite a rewarding experience sometimes, especially for a bookworm! Already read the original trilogy back in the day and they were all amazing. Just warming up reviewing the series before tackling the last fourth book which was released recently :p


Federico DN Srivalli wrote: "Superb review, Federico. I belong to the never read or watched category, though I heard of the series. :)"

Thank you Srivalli! Glad to hear it reached your ears. Whatever you heard is probably true ;)


message 26: by Marcos (last edited Jun 06, 2023 07:18AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Marcos GM Team Peeta also!

Nice review, and I agree with you, the film is quite good. The secuels not so much.


Federico DN Marcos wrote: "Team peeta also! Nice review, and I agree with you, the film is quite good. The secuels not so much."

Thank you Marcos! I really enjoyed Catching Fire and the movie, never get tired of watching that one neither. Mockingjay was another story though. Liked the book but the movies not so much.


Debra woohoo! glad you enjoyed it! Terrific review, Federico!


Federico DN Debra wrote: "woohoo! glad you enjoyed it! Terrific review, Federico!"

Thank you Debra! Glad you enjoyed it too :D !


Garci’s.BooksHaven happy you loved this, beause this is an all time favorite of mine.


Federico DN Umm.books wrote: "happy you loved this, beause this is an all time favorite of mine."

Thank you Umm! How can someone not love it :p ??


Garci’s.BooksHaven Federico wrote: "Umm.books wrote: "happy you loved this, beause this is an all time favorite of mine."

Thank you Umm! How can someone not love it :p ??"


So true.😂


Marcos GM Federico wrote: "Marcos wrote: "Team peeta also! Nice review, and I agree with you, the film is quite good. The secuels not so much."

Thank you Marcos! I really enjoyed Catching Fire and the movie, never get tired..."


I like the part where they (view spoiler), but I find the ending of the book a bit rushed. The films, two parts nothing else, are not of my liking, and does the book small favor.


message 34: by Rena✫ (new) - added it

Rena✫ Team Peeta por siempre


message 35: by Thibault (new)

Thibault Busschots It’s definitely a story that needs no introduction. I saw the movie, and it’s undeniably a cool concept with some great characters. Good review, Federico.


Federico DN Marcos wrote: "I like the part where they (view spoiler), but I find the ending of the book a bit rushed. The films, two parts nothing else, are not of my liking, and does the book small favor...."

Yup, apart from a few very cool scenes the book clearly won on that one. Although that one also my least favorite book of the series. It was just a bit overwhelmingly somber most of the time.


Federico DN Rena wrote: "Team Peeta por siempre"

Por siempre! Choca esos cinco!


Federico DN Thibault wrote: "It’s definitely a story that needs no introduction. I saw the movie, and it’s undeniably a cool concept with some great characters. Good review, Federico."

Fantastic concept indeed <3! Thank you Thibault! Glad you enjoyed it too :)


message 39: by Nora (new) - rated it 4 stars

Nora Currie Wonderful review, Federico! I didn’t enjoy this book as much as you did but it is wonderful to see someone else’s thoughts on this book!


Federico DN Nora wrote: "Wonderful review, Federico! I didn’t enjoy this book as much as you did but it is wonderful to see someone else’s thoughts on this book!"

Thank you Nora! Glad you enjoyed the movie though :)


message 41: by Nora (new) - rated it 4 stars

Nora Currie Federico wrote: "Nora wrote: "Wonderful review, Federico! I didn’t enjoy this book as much as you did but it is wonderful to see someone else’s thoughts on this book!"

Thank you Nora! Glad you enjoyed the movie th..."


You are welcome, Federico! I’m glad you enjoyed both of them too :))


message 42: by P.B. (new)

P.B. Flower 😅 Fatniss LoL!
I am guilty of watching the movies and not reading the books. 😐
Your review has motivated me to read this series 🌹


message 43: by A. (new) - rated it 4 stars

A. ¡Librazo! Otra saga que no continué a pesar de que este libro me gustó bastante. Cuatro estrellas le di. Lo importante es que usted escribió una linda reseña, noble Fede y aquí estamos para reconocerlo.
Un abrazo grandote. Que todo siga espectacular 🤗


Federico DN P.B. wrote: "😅 Fatniss LoL!
I am guilty of watching the movies and not reading the books. 😐
Your review has motivated me to read this series 🌹"


I love that clip lol. Thank you P.B.! With the movies you are good I think, doubt the books will add much at this point :p


Federico DN A. wrote: "¡Librazo! Otra saga que no continué a pesar de que este libro me gustó bastante. Cuatro estrellas le di. Lo importante es que usted escribió una linda reseña, noble Fede y aquí estamos para reconoc..."

Gracias estimada Lady A.! Me alegra que le haya gustado, aunque no haya continuado, pero nunca es tarde supongo, a no ser que también ya haya visto las películas :p


Connie I still need to read this series!!! I'm hoping to get through this before the new movie comes out in November. Can't wait to see your thoughts on the rest of the series. Awesome review, Federico!


message 47: by Mai (new)

Mai H. I reread these semi recently and they're still good


Federico DN Coco wrote: "I still need to read this series!!! I'm hoping to get through this before the new movie comes out in November. Can't wait to see your thoughts on the rest of the series. Awesome review, Federico!"

It's a great series Coco! Doubt it'll disappoint. Read the original trilogy but still missing the new prequel book too :p


Federico DN Mai wrote: "I reread these semi recently and they're still good"

Never gets old <3


message 50: by A. (new) - rated it 4 stars

A. Federico wrote: "A. wrote: "¡Librazo! Otra saga que no continué a pesar de que este libro me gustó bastante. Cuatro estrellas le di. Lo importante es que usted escribió una linda reseña, noble Fede y aquí estamos p..."

Tengo que verla, lo sé, lo sé...


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