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SEP
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"Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?..."
 
   Warning, I just fininished Catching Fire and haven't read Mockingjay yet, so no spoilers, please! (Although I might just have taken a glance at the very end of Mockingjay because I'm a weak person.)

Both HG and CF have left me drained. I love, love, love Susanne Collins for making so many kids (and adults) excited about reading with this series. Just like J.K. Rowling. All authors should worship at their shrine.


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  RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?... Lil Sis Aug-30-10 1
     RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?... KJ O Aug-30-10 2
         RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?... SEP Aug-30-10 3
             RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?... KJ O Aug-30-10 4
  RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?... Patricia G Aug-30-10 5
  RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?... luci_0775 Aug-30-10 6
     RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?... SEP Aug-30-10 7
         RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?... luci_0775 Aug-31-10 8
             RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?... SEP Aug-31-10 9
                 RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?... Patricia G Sep-01-10 10
                     RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?... angela low Sep-01-10 11

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Lil Sis
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1. "RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?..."
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   on the waiting list. Can't wait!


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KJ O
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2. "RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?..."
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   I just can't do it. I think I have heard too much hype about these books and can not bring myself to read them. I am hopeful that in a couple of years my resentment will wear off.

Jeanna
Southern New Mexico


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SEP
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3. "RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?..."
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   Is it the subject matter that's putting you off. That's what kept me from reading for so long. I was just like, "I can't go there." So glad I did.


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KJ O
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4. "RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?..."
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   >Is it the subject matter that's putting you off. That's
>what kept me from reading for so long. I was just like, "I
>can't go there." So glad I did.


Probably a contributing factor for sure, although I do consider myself a pretty open reader. Mostly too many people have told me how great it is and how I am missing out by not reading it, I'm afraid it won't live up to the built up expectations.

Jeanna
Southern New Mexico


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Patricia G
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5. "RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?..."
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   I just downloaded Hunger Games on to my kindle last night. I admit that SEP's enthusiasm for the series was a deciding factor to give it a try (no, no pressure there...)

I have read J K Rowling and avoided J R Ward (vampires). This seems to fall somewhere in between.

I'll let you know what I think when I read it.

Patricia G


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6. "RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?..."
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   I never seem to be able to get into much acclaimed books but am curious - what is the subject matter about?

Luci
Malta


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7. "RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?..."
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   You don't want to know! (Okay... Kids killing each other. I know. I know. But...)


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luci_0775
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8. "RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?..."
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   Okay hmmm, don't think i will read it, but it is sure making a splash worldwide!

Luci
Malta


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SEP
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9. "RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?..."
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   Believe me, I had no intention of reading it once I found out what it was about. Just glanced at the first few pages and got hooked. The author really pulls it off.


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Patricia G
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10. "RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?..."
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   I'm half way through Hungar Games, the first of the three books.

I have to agree that it hooks you immediately. The subject matter is haunting though. It reminds me of the American short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson (yes, I had to look that up.) We read this in english in middle school which is also the age group Suzanne Collins directed this trilogy towards.

Haunting and disturbing and compelling.

Patricia G


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angela low
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11. "RE: Anybody want to talk about Hunger Games?..."
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I had never heard of the books until about a week ago.
Thought I would give the first a try.
Started it on monday and must say I'm loving it.


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