The Hunger Games

I am pretty sure that none of us have missed out on the recent advertising this title has received. The media frenzy is beyond crazy. It's not that I don't get it. I am a huge fan of the Twilight series and have made it a point to read all the books and watch all the movies. I think what has appealed to me the most about the Twilight series is the screenplay adaptation of the book. This is a huge lacuna that most titles are unable to fill due to poor screenplay. But the Twilight movies delivered the whole context spot on.

It is for the same reason that I am curiously  waiting (just like everyone else) for the movie "The Hunger Games". I am not one to hurry and jump onto the bandwagon just because everyone is talking about it. However, one casual look at the short story on the book cover was compelling enough for me to deep dive into The Hunger Games. I am in the last 100 pages or so and I have to say that it has been a riveting read thus far.

The plot, the main characters, the ability of the writer to constantly create mental pictures...et al have been engrossing. I only hope (really really hope) that the movie that rolls out in the next couple weeks holds the audience in awe just like the book does.

Here is the Wiki synopsis of the book. I would highly recommend reading the book. Personally, I can't wait to read the sequels - Catching Fire and Mockingjay. Suzanne Collins is my new favorite author!