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[flippyshark]

So, has anyone here read The Hunger Games? It seems to be the next Twilight among female young adult readers, but, as it sounds like it's more Battle Royale than glittery vamps, is it a story that dudes might enjoy? (I hear it's got plenty of kill or be killed violence.)

[Betty]

Originally Posted by flippyshark

So, has anyone here read The Hunger Games? It seems to be the next Twilight among female young adult readers, but, as it sounds like it's more Battle Royale than glittery vamps, is it a story that dudes might enjoy? (I hear it's got plenty of kill or be killed violence.)

I read the series after my daughter read them. She's currently 17 - read them a few years ago? My son, now 13, has also read them. We all enjoyed them.

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However, they aren't as well written as they could be. Characters might be a little more... likable isn't the right word... but the romance aspect I found to be uninteresting to some extent. I just wasn't feeling it with Peeta and I think that was due to the writing. That is - I was supposed to care but didn't.

I think the premise of the books is fascinating. The reality tv aspect as well as the different districts (classes?) working for a small minority of people in the capitol.