The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games is a fantastic book about a Fictional city in which poverty afflicts almost all in it.  The city is divided into Districts. The protagonist, Katniss Everdeen, lives in District 12, the poorest of all the districts. Katniss is able to support her  and her family by hunting in the woods. Hunting is illegal but Katniss is able to to continue  by selling to the "peacemakers" of her district. The peacemakers resemble

law enforcement than anything.  Many years ago, an uprising occurred against the Capitol. The insurgents lost and District 13 was decimated with no trace of their existence but radioactive fallout. To maintain control and fear over its citizens, the Capitol instated the Hunger Games. In the Hunger Games, two children (one male and female) are selected from every district to compete in a death match. Everyone must fight each other using all their skills and available resources such as timber and weapons. During the reaping in which the tributes are selected, it is a solemn and dark moment. When the name is called, KatnissEverdeen, her sister. In a frenzy of panic, Katniss volunteers to take her place. Katniss is  poor but exhibits great skills that make the prospect of winning a miracle but possible. It is a very interesting book with many unexpected twists and turns that help make the book an interesting and captivating read. Although the idea of an underdog that turns out to be victorious against all odds, is clichéd, the plot, and language that the author uses it sometimes makes you wonder if the protagonist will be able to overcome the grim possibilities of surviving the “Last Man Standing” game designed only to entertain fat aristocrats while the rest of the city is dying from starvation. More than the physical challenge of survival, Katniss must overcome her developing affection for Peeta, the male tribute from District 12. They begin to fall in love with each other but the disturbing reality constantly looms over them: they must eventually turn against each other in a battle to the death.  All in all, it is a fantastic book enjoyable for all.