More Hunger Games Posting

Okay, so I know that this is all over the internet and really isn't original at all, but I would like to post some more about The Hunger Games. The book, that is. Don't get me wrong, I'm super excited for the movie, and can't wait to go see it, but I feel like  the book in being forgotten amid all the movie hype.

I work at a bookstore, and love when people ask me for recommendations. And for the past six months (or more), my answer has always been The Hunger Games. Adults, kids, it doesn't matter. I see an adult buying it and tell them it's a great book. If they tell me it's for their kid, I tell them to read it anyway--they'll love it just as much.The series is so universal, and almost everyone I've talked to has said  they couldn't put it down. In fact, that's another piece of advice that I give to customers: just buy the trilogy or you'll be back in a couple days anyway.

Of course, I realize that the books aren't perfect. I have some issues with the end of the series, and maybe I'll talk about that some other time, but right now I want to focus on the versatility of the books. It surprises me a bit that everyone seems to be able to get behind this series. As amazing as they are, they're not exactly feel-good sort of books. They're dystopian, they're dark, and although there are romantic elements involved, it mostly centers around a rather terrible set of events. But it's gripping and definitely keeps people coming back for more. Like I said before, it's universal and, speaking as a bookseller, that's a rare occurrence indeed.

One final point: the movie does NOT take the place of the book. If you want to go see the movie, at least read the book first. I promise you won't be able to put it down.