The Hunger Games book? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Danirenae · 03-19-2012, 06:55 PM

Has anyone read this?? I know the movie is coming out....this week I think. I keep seeing the books everywhere!

I just got it for my Kindle app. And just wanted to get some opinions on it before I start it! Lol

Tessa327 · 03-19-2012, 07:14 PM

I haven't. Care to give me the brief synopsis? BTW, how do you like your new iPad so far?

Danirenae · 03-19-2012, 08:34 PM

Honestly...I'm not too sure. I saw the movie preview and found out it was a book. I'm always looking for new ones to read. So I downloaded it! Lol

From the preview and what I know, it seems that it's based in 12 districts and one single country. Poverty and starvation is big. Each year the Capitol (huge power) holds the hunger games. Each district picks two names of children. One boy, one girl from a glass bowl. They are between 12-18yrs old. They fight each other in harsh environments. Theres only one winner. And that's the last one alive. The capitol started it after a huge war. It's their way of showing that they have all power and not to mess with laws and rules. The winner of the games is rewarded greatly with food (huge honor) and money.

Ok.....so I read a little bit. So far so good.

And I looove my iPad! I am on it constantly. Either doing homework, reading, facebook, or YT! Lol! When do you get yours?? DH just ordered a MacBook pro the other day. I'm kind of interested to test that out. We only own apple phones and iPad. The laptop will be very different!

Roxy 87 · 03-19-2012, 10:27 PM

The Hunger Games is a very good Trilogy. Hunger Games is my fave out of the books and the third one was my least favorite.

Tessa327 · 03-19-2012, 10:52 PM

Now that you mention it I remember seeing a preview for it in theaters, the title slipped my mind. I had no idea it was based on a book. At first I wasn't too sure how to perceive it but it sounds interesting the way you put it. If it's one of those dsytopia reads along the lines of Brave New World, 1984, and the likes, then I most likely will give it a try. Would you recommend watching the movie first then read the book or vice versa

As for the iPad it's en route and will be FedEx on Friday. I had it engraved. Glad to hear you love yours, now you're getting me all excited. It is of course our first iPad after all

We share a Mac desktop PC but I'm hardly ever on that and would love to have a Mac Book Pro down the line when my windows laptop gives out

Mind telling me the specification on your new ware? Feel free to digress on how you like it lol. I'm always curious about Apple products. Who better to ask then YT Apple users

Danirenae · 03-20-2012, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Tessa327

Now that you mention it I remember seeing a preview for it in theaters, the title slipped my mind. I had no idea it was based on a book. At first I wasn't too sure how to perceive it but it sounds interesting the way you put it. If it's one of those dsytopia reads along the lines of Brave New World, 1984, and the likes, then I most likely will give it a try. Would you recommend watching the movie first then read the book or vice versa

As for the iPad it's en route and will be FedEx on Friday. I had it engraved. Glad to hear you love yours, now you're getting me all excited. It is of course our first iPad after all

We share a Mac desktop PC but I'm hardly ever on that and would love to have a Mac Book Pro down the line when my windows laptop gives out

Mind telling me the specification on your new ware? Feel free to digress on how you like it lol. I'm always curious about Apple products. Who better to ask then YT Apple users

As for the book vs the movie, I always love to read. So I always read the book first and then see the movie. I know it's a trilogy, but the movie I think is just the first book.

Now on to the MacBook. We are actually receiving it tomorrow. Hopefully. It is in transit as I type!

I will definitely let you know what I think! My dad who is a big Apple fan says that they are coming out with a new set of MacBooks very soon. Not sure if the rumor is true....but I hope this doesn't happen to me again! Lol! First it was the iPad 2. Finding out the new one was coming out. And now the MacBook? Good grief!! Lmbo!!!

I bet you are so excited to get your iPad!!! You had the second one right? Or is this your first? Either way, after playing with the 2nd for a few days, I can totally see a difference!

BabyGirl Rosie · 03-20-2012, 04:37 AM

My son has read all the books. He loved them. He says they were really good to read. I would have to purchase the next book as soon as it came out. And he is not a reader!! Lol. He is also wanting to see the movie.

Lil Sis · 03-20-2012, 07:34 AM

I have read the books. My dd is a member of a book club and when she buys a book on her amazon account I can download to my Kindel (well ..IPad2)

I love the books.. the first is the best but all are good. I love to read
!!!!!

valerieam · 03-20-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Roxy 87

The Hunger Games is a very good Trilogy. Hunger Games is my fave out of the books and the third one was my least favorite.

I agree with you about the third book. I can't wait to see the movie.

CouversMom · 03-20-2012, 11:37 AM

The books are great! You should read them before you see the movie. I have a feeling the books will be better than the movie, but it will still be fun to see it.

I'm a Mac user as well... I have a MacBook Pro and an Iphone. I'm jealous of you iPad users, but I don't really need one because I already have the portability of a laptop and phone. I love Apple products

Danirenae · 03-20-2012, 01:07 PM

Whew!

Just finished book 1!!!

It kept me on the edge of my seat and I just kept reading and reading!!!

But what a cliffhanger!? Now I have to go on Kindle app and purchase the second....might as well read the rest.

I can definitely recommend this book though!

McheleM · 03-20-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Danirenae

Whew!

Just finished book 1!!!

It kept me on the edge of my seat and I just kept reading and reading!!!

But what a cliffhanger!? Now I have to go on Kindle app and purchase the second....might as well read the rest.

I can definitely recommend this book though!

So far I am disappointed in book 2....

I got all 3 together on kindle for 18.99.

PrincessLila · 03-20-2012, 04:28 PM

I love the hunger games trilogy! I read Hunger games in 1 day. The Catching Fire is ok, and Mockingjay is better. But overall, I loved the series and have bought my tix for the imax viewing. I can't wait!

kdhawks · 03-20-2012, 05:43 PM

I loved all three books and can't wait to see the movie on Friday!

I thought all the books were awesome, but the first and third are my favorites.

Tessa327 · 03-21-2012, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Danirenae

As for the book vs the movie, I always love to read. So I always read the book first and then see the movie. I know it's a trilogy, but the movie I think is just the first book.

Now on to the MacBook. We are actually receiving it tomorrow. Hopefully. It is in transit as I type!

I will definitely let you know what I think! My dad who is a big Apple fan says that they are coming out with a new set of MacBooks very soon. Not sure if the rumor is true....but I hope this doesn't happen to me again! Lol! First it was the iPad 2. Finding out the new one was coming out. And now the MacBook? Good grief!! Lmbo!!!

I bet you are so excited to get your iPad!!! You had the second one right? Or is this your first? Either way, after playing with the 2nd for a few days, I can totally see a difference!

Whew!

Just finished book 1!!!

It kept me on the edge of my seat and I just kept reading and reading!!!

But what a cliffhanger!? Now I have to go on Kindle app and purchase the second....might as well read the rest.

I can definitely recommend this book though!

I checked the delivery status, we might get the iPad in today. Sweetie is going to purchase the invisible shield at work. It's our first iPad ever so I can't wait to start yorkie yakking on it among other things too lol. Did you purchase the keyboard to go with it too? Do let me know how awesome the MacBook is so I can pester him about it haha.

Boy are you a fast reader. How many pages is the hardcover book? Do you speed read? I read at the rate of a tortoise

03-19-2012, 06:55 PM	#1
Danirenae ♥ Bella's Mommy ♥ Donating YT Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,614	The Hunger Games book? Has anyone read this?? I know the movie is coming out....this week I think. I keep seeing the books everywhere! I just got it for my Kindle app. And just wanted to get some opinions on it before I start it! Lol __________________ Danielle and Stella

03-20-2012, 04:37 AM	#7
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	My son has read all the books. He loved them. He says they were really good to read. I would have to purchase the next book as soon as it came out. And he is not a reader!! Lol. He is also wanting to see the movie. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

03-20-2012, 07:34 AM	#8
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	I have read the books. My dd is a member of a book club and when she buys a book on her amazon account I can download to my Kindel (well ..IPad2) I love the books.. the first is the best but all are good. I love to read !!!!! __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

03-20-2012, 11:37 AM	#10
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	The books are great! You should read them before you see the movie. I have a feeling the books will be better than the movie, but it will still be fun to see it. I'm a Mac user as well... I have a MacBook Pro and an Iphone. I'm jealous of you iPad users, but I don't really need one because I already have the portability of a laptop and phone. I love Apple products __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

03-20-2012, 01:07 PM	#11
Danirenae ♥ Bella's Mommy ♥ Donating YT Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,614	Whew! Just finished book 1!!! It kept me on the edge of my seat and I just kept reading and reading!!! But what a cliffhanger!? Now I have to go on Kindle app and purchase the second....might as well read the rest. I can definitely recommend this book though! __________________ Danielle and Stella

03-19-2012, 07:14 PM	#2
Tessa327 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 3,692	I haven't. Care to give me the brief synopsis? BTW, how do you like your new iPad so far?

03-19-2012, 08:34 PM	#3
Danirenae ♥ Bella's Mommy ♥ Donating YT Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,614	Honestly...I'm not too sure. I saw the movie preview and found out it was a book. I'm always looking for new ones to read. So I downloaded it! Lol From the preview and what I know, it seems that it's based in 12 districts and one single country. Poverty and starvation is big. Each year the Capitol (huge power) holds the hunger games. Each district picks two names of children. One boy, one girl from a glass bowl. They are between 12-18yrs old. They fight each other in harsh environments. Theres only one winner. And that's the last one alive. The capitol started it after a huge war. It's their way of showing that they have all power and not to mess with laws and rules. The winner of the games is rewarded greatly with food (huge honor) and money. Ok.....so I read a little bit. So far so good. And I looove my iPad! I am on it constantly. Either doing homework, reading, facebook, or YT! Lol! When do you get yours?? DH just ordered a MacBook pro the other day. I'm kind of interested to test that out. We only own apple phones and iPad. The laptop will be very different!

03-19-2012, 10:27 PM	#4
Roxy 87 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alberta Posts: 980	The Hunger Games is a very good Trilogy. Hunger Games is my fave out of the books and the third one was my least favorite.

03-19-2012, 10:52 PM	#5
Tessa327 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 3,692	Now that you mention it I remember seeing a preview for it in theaters, the title slipped my mind. I had no idea it was based on a book. At first I wasn't too sure how to perceive it but it sounds interesting the way you put it. If it's one of those dsytopia reads along the lines of Brave New World, 1984, and the likes, then I most likely will give it a try. Would you recommend watching the movie first then read the book or vice versa As for the iPad it's en route and will be FedEx on Friday. I had it engraved. Glad to hear you love yours, now you're getting me all excited. It is of course our first iPad after all We share a Mac desktop PC but I'm hardly ever on that and would love to have a Mac Book Pro down the line when my windows laptop gives out Mind telling me the specification on your new ware? Feel free to digress on how you like it lol. I'm always curious about Apple products. Who better to ask then YT Apple users

03-20-2012, 04:28 PM	#13
PrincessLila Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 79	I love the hunger games trilogy! I read Hunger games in 1 day. The Catching Fire is ok, and Mockingjay is better. But overall, I loved the series and have bought my tix for the imax viewing. I can't wait! __________________ Best Yorkie in the World!!

03-20-2012, 05:43 PM	#14
kdhawks Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,359	I loved all three books and can't wait to see the movie on Friday! I thought all the books were awesome, but the first and third are my favorites. __________________ katy&levi