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Well, I have never read the book. But, I saw the trailer for the movie and I'm pretty sure I do not like the movie at least.
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ChristianT
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DMMullinax
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I liked the books for the most part. They definitely aren't my favorite, but it was something to read with some good scenes.
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HarborOrange
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As much as I love the idea of kids killing each other... no.
I don't think I'll read the books, or watch the movie. Call me old fashioned, but I don't really read any books unless they have been deemed "classics"... Besides, I just don't like the premise of the story, nor do I like that fact that it's turning into another "Harry Potter" kinda deal. It irks me, slightly. These somewhat mediocre books get all this attention, yet masterpieces like Don Quixote go unnoticed by the general public.
I don't think I'll read the books, or watch the movie. Call me old fashioned, but I don't really read any books unless they have been deemed "classics"... Besides, I just don't like the premise of the story, nor do I like that fact that it's turning into another "Harry Potter" kinda deal. It irks me, slightly. These somewhat mediocre books get all this attention, yet masterpieces like Don Quixote go unnoticed by the general public.
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Even if you object to the premise of the book, it gets kids reading, so that's good. How can you know if it's mediocre if you haven't read it?
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HarborOrange
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I guess so... I just think there are far better things for kids to read. I feel that, the more you read, the greater your vocabulary and overall writing ability becomes. However, I'm not so sure that such a facet pertains to "teen novels" because I think they have a slightly more shallow plot line- usually.
I've read small excerpts here and there, nothing major. Yet, I still feel that the author was probably more interested in commercial success instead of writing for the sake of writing; which leads me to believe that it isn't of the quality that it could be. I mean, if you look at the greatest authors in the world, most of them died nearly penniless.
I don't know, I just don't really support it. Especially because I think the plot leaves a lot to be desired in a world that is already violent enough.
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I loved the books! Just got done reading The Hunger Games yesterday! Cant wait to get the others and read them. I'm so addicted Lol
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Even though I understand your point, my opinion on new age books is quite different from yours.
When I read these new books, my imagination sours-- and I'm able to let go of reality and enter the world of fiction. With less vocabulary, they're easier to read and continue on with the story without abrupt stops with the thought "Wait.. what does that even mean?" .. With a broad imagination, your able to put yourself in the fictional characters shoes and feel what they feel.
Even with small vocabulary, anyone with an open mind is able to experience something new.
Franchises are just another way for people with similar minds to communicate and discuss. --- It's not that easy to discuss books to people who've never read the book you're talking about. "Hey, have you read this book?" "No." "Oh, well, This and this-- blah blah and that happened, etc.." "Uhhhhh, I'd have to read it to understand you. 'Cause I have to idea what you're talking about."
I've read some classics such as: Brave New World, Little Women, All the OZ Chronicles books, Narnia, Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde, Moby Dick, Julius Ceaser, Frankenstein, To kill a mockingbird----- most of these are, of course, books that we read in school. And with most of these, I had difficulty reading and understanding what the plot actually was until I got about half-way through the book and after someone explained what actually was happening. Once I understood, it was easy to read.
And trust me, I'm a good reader. I LOVE books, and I consume them. I read manga every day--- I might even read 2-3 manga books a day. (& Manga's are books. Even if they're just like comics.)
Anyways, what I'm just saying is, is that I'm pretty sure the new authors aren't just aiming for money-- they're creating an easy to read novel that feeds your imagination. And what author doesn't aim for money? I mean.. C'mon.. This economy is terrible. If an Author is writing books for his/her career-- they NEED to make money to survive.
Times are changing, and in these new generations.. sometimes we gotta stop our old ways, and let there opinions advance.
The king is not ourselves. The king is all the new generations that come after ourselves, and will succeed this nation after we die.
BUT, it's just a matter of opinion. Sorry If I sounded harsh, I didn't quite mean to be.
I've just always wanted to say this... It's been on my mind for EVER. ;A;
Ah, and thanks for reading it till the end... Sorry I wrote a lot.
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Its a great book! It's like a civil war, humans fighting for their rights after being forced to go through the Hunger Games... Even the movies are really good!
I felt so much love between the "bad" districts. It really touched me. I think I'm going to go read it again now!
I felt so much love between the "bad" districts. It really touched me. I think I'm going to go read it again now!
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You remind me of a friend of mine. Like... a hipster. xD
The classics are good and classics for a reason. I feel in many, many years that things like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games will become the next classics, the next to-be-taught-in-schools type of books.
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*Raises hand and waves it frantically in air*
No, seriously. I don't just dislike the concept of the Hunger Games; it SCARES me. The very thought of children as young as 12 killing each other in all manner of bloody fashions I find horrifying, especially when I look at all the good in this world and the many things that God has blessed me with. And to see Christians immersing themselves in this sort of stuff and raving about it makes me angry, too. It's no use saying that this sort of thing happens in the world anyway. Of course it does. But why focus and dwell on that when we can turn our eyes to God and how good he is?
Here's an interesting anecdote. After hearing and wondering about the hype associated with the series, I went to my school library and did a search for the Hunger Games. Three copies in. I went to the shelves and I couldn't find it ANYWHERE in the ENTIRE LIBRARY. Several days later, when I decided to try again, the exact same thing happened. And again about a week after that. Now that's God in action for you.
Gets kids reading? Does that make it something suitable for these young people to read if they're following God-filled lives? I could probably think of a million other books that could "get kids reading" in a way that wouldn't compromise their innocence and growing faith.
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saffron park
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Sure, I get that. But my question is why I see so many Christians absorbing themselves in this stuff. Is it because our conditioning by modern society has made us want to be scared by stuff like this?
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