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Lily
It was brought up in my English class, and my teacher said people were telling her that its the best book ever. I know box office wise it did better than a lot if movies, but the reviews haven't been that great.
I have read the first book, and can say that it was okay. I've read much better dystopian novels though. And much better books too. What are other people's thoughts?
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Yes. Sad isn't it? I despair for future generations. The Hunger Games are decidedly Young Adult books. The writing is intended for teen readers and, while the plot is good, the back-story development leaves something to be desired. I didn't like the present tense format, nor how extremely simple the story was. The rich force the poor into Gladiator-like sport and story consists of heroine surviving aforementioned sport. The end. It was exciting and had a lot of action, sure, but at the end of the day it didn't really give you anything to think on other than a ham-fisted metaphor on how obsessed our culture is with reality TV. The disgustingly cliche romance and weak-at-best sequels, didn't help either.
However. the ending is what makes me like it. The writer didn't cater to the audience, she made it realistic. Not all good books must be good literature. I don't think The Hunger Games will top the Literary Classics list anytime soon. Overall, I'm fairly neutral. It's not terrible but it's no masterpiece either.
Yes. Sad isn't it? I despair for future generations. The Hunger Games are decidedly Young Adult books. The writing is intended for teen readers and, while the plot is good, the back-story development leaves something to be desired. I didn't like the present tense format, nor how extremely simple the story was. The rich force the poor into Gladiator-like sport and story consists of heroine surviving aforementioned sport. The end. It was exciting and had a lot of action, sure, but at the end of the day it didn't really give you anything to think on other than a ham-fisted metaphor on how obsessed our culture is with reality TV. The disgustingly cliche romance and weak-at-best sequels, didn't help either.
However. the ending is what makes me like it. The writer didn't cater to the audience, she made it realistic. Not all good books must be good literature. I don't think The Hunger Games will top the Literary Classics list anytime soon. Overall, I'm fairly neutral. It's not terrible but it's no masterpiece either.
What is a good sports movie to compare to this book?
Bruce
I'm not into sports so I don't know many movies or books but I read the book Outcasts United by Warren St. John. I have to write a paper comparing and contrasting the movie with Outcasts United. Any suggestions?
Answer
There are a lot of movies about sports teams or athletes that have many obstacles to overcome, including playing in a different culture.
Mr Baseball-American baseball player in Japan
**Running Brave- Billy Mills, the greatest comeback ever in track & field.
**League of Their Own- Women's baseball during WW II
**Cool Runnings, Jamaican bobsledders
**The Great White Hope- Jack Johnson, African-American boxer
Breaking Away- Cyclling
**Invictus- South African Rugby
**The Blind Side Homeless to the NFL
**Pride-inner city swim team
**Heart Like A Wheel-first women drag racer
**based on a true story
There are a lot of movies about sports teams or athletes that have many obstacles to overcome, including playing in a different culture.
Mr Baseball-American baseball player in Japan
**Running Brave- Billy Mills, the greatest comeback ever in track & field.
**League of Their Own- Women's baseball during WW II
**Cool Runnings, Jamaican bobsledders
**The Great White Hope- Jack Johnson, African-American boxer
Breaking Away- Cyclling
**Invictus- South African Rugby
**The Blind Side Homeless to the NFL
**Pride-inner city swim team
**Heart Like A Wheel-first women drag racer
**based on a true story
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