In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV.
Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen regards it as a death sentence when she steps forward to take her sister's place in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead before-and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
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First line:
When I wake up, the other side of the bed is cold.
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Source:
Source:
Hardcover that I annotated on this read
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Rating:
5 Arrows out of 5
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I've read this book so many times, but it still continues to emotionally devastate me on every single read. I loved annotating while reading it because I was able to pick up on some stuff that I hadn't previously. Collins has created a dystopian world that is easily accessible for teenagers and adults. On the surface is Katniss's story of survival. But underneath are themes of government corruption and rebellion for the betterment of all.
I'm really looking forward to finishing this series as I annotate it, especially doing my first reads of A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and Sunrise on the Reaping.
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