Should i read hunger games

Deidre Jan 19, PM 0 votes. I really enjoyed the series, and I'm Jessica wrote: "Hi! Loved Harry Potter I think most YA fiction these days is entertaining and thought-provoking for readers of just about any age.

I think some of the best books coming out these days are aimed at teens. Lynne Jan 18, PM 0 votes. I can't wait for the movies to come out. I'll be first in line! View 2 comments. Ann Gimpel I wouldn't worry about the series being too young for you to enjoy.

I wouldn't worry about the series being too young for you to enjoy. Milda Jan 20, PM 0 votes. I'm an adult and the books were great! I've recommended them to a bunch of my friends! Laura Jan 18, PM 0 votes. I'm 27 and enjoyed the two first book for the hunger games. I'll with hold my option about the final book. View 1 comment. Rachel Jan 19, PM 0 votes. After the first book the trilogy goes downhill.

I highly recommend Matched by Ally Condie. It's another dystopian, but much lighter and much more enjoyable. Kristin Jan 19, PM 0 votes. Loved this series, especially the first book and I am I am a teacher and enjoy being able to discuss it with students. Dee Jan 18, PM 0 votes. My mom is 53 and she loves them just as much as I do. You should definitely give them a shot, and don't worry this books blow Twilight out of the water.

It is definitely a book meant for a diverse age group. You will totally love it! Monica Jan 18, PM 0 votes. I'm 35 I have read this and many other YA books. If the story is good I will read it. I have even read Percy Jackson series which is made for independent readers ages eight I believe. Hunger games story if you increase the age of Katniss,Peeta and Gayle would fit into adult because of the action.

Only thing i don't really like about YA is how quickly they fall in love it is almost borderline obsession. Erika That's exactly what i think, if the main characters were 20 or something like that it would be classified as an adult book rather than YA.

That's exactly what i think, if the main characters were 20 or something like that it would be classified as an adult book rather than YA. I am 40 and I just read them this past December. I could not put them down. Finished them in a short period of time. There is so much YA writing that adults read.

Erin Jan 18, PM 0 votes. Wendy Jan 19, AM 0 votes. I am over 40 and read these books as they came out and really enjoyed them. I just gave the first book to my 12 year old at Xmas and now she is getting into them. It is a great read for anyone. Julia Feb 19, PM 0 votes. Yes the Hunger Games is meant for everyone Deborah Jan 26, PM 0 votes. A million times yes. As I mentioned before, the country is broken into districts one through thirteen, however, district thirteen is destroyed well before the story with Katniss starts.

Each district has their own job to do, and the lower numbered districts are favored much more than the lower. This makes for an interesting little twist because the districts play such an important part to the plot. Pay attention!

The games themselves are highly entertaining. The idea behind them is outlandishly barbaric, but something about them draws you in. The majority of the book takes place while Katniss is in the games, and believe me that is quite the emotional roller coaster. You will be giggling one minute at the witty remarks from Katniss, and then tearing up in the next sentence. It makes for a truly enjoyable read. Effie and Haymitch are quite the couple of characters. Effie with her eccentric style and Haymitch, who breaks out of his drunken stupor to actually help the tributes, help create a full plotline.

I see these books as a way to engage students in government and literacy. I see characters who are deep. I don't feel an urge for violence or sexuality - in fact it is almost entirely the opposite. I read these books and felt quite strongly as though middle school ages children should be exposed to them. Does it reflect OUR society?

No, and we are lucky for that. But I look at the recent "Kony" outbreak over the internet that talks about child soldiers who are forced to mutilate and murder their own family.

How does Lord of the Flies reflect our Society? Or The Girl who Owned a City? If the book does not promote sex, does not promote murdering other children let's face it, it doesn't promote it in any way , but DOES describe violence why then must be it censored? At what age does a child come into the real world? If as a general population they are given cells phones, open access to the internet, fairly free roam with movies and television, why deny access to engaging literature that might actually make them think or The students I come across that aren't exposed to these things are what I would consider sheltered, over protected, and ill-prepared for reality.

This title contains: Educational Value. Positive Messages. Positive role models. This review Helped me decide Had useful details Read my mind 4. Report this review. Parent of a 1-year-old Written by smaurine June 17, I would never allow a child or youg teen to read this It is a good story, don't get me wrong, but no way would I ever let a child or young teen read this violent book.

It's disturbing, to say the very least. It reminds me a lot of the feeling I got when forced to read Lord of the Flies as a youth: creeped out! The main character is brave, wise, and rather selfless, but I hesitate to call her a role model because she is forced to kill and maim. After reading some of the death scenes I was shaken for days. When a very young girl was speared to death, I couldn't stop crying.

It's not the description of the violence that is disturbing, but the implied terror the mere children feel and the continuing loss of character after character. This book is not for children, but if you decide to let your older teenager read it, please take the time to read the book first and make sure it's suitable for your child because I believe it is possible for a sensitive person to experience vicarious trauma just from reading this book.

Helped me decide 6. Had useful details 7. Read my mind 3. Parent of a 6 and 9-year-old Written by Andy and Lynne March 23, Not for children, no matter their reading ability! I have read the entire series and it is a well written thought provoking work. My husband and I spent a week talking it through and digesting all that Collins dishes out.

I have a very mature reader, who is 9yrs old, and I have a hard time finding material for her to read. A teacher at her school once told me the following: If the main character is more than 2 years older than your child, it is most likely not a book suited for them, no matter what their reading level. I try to follow this advice and will for this series. Katniss is about 16 years old, so my child will be 14 when i allow her to read this series. There is so much value in these books when read at the appropriate time.

Read to early, I fear, the child will merely see the violence and not have the maturity to see the deeper message. The message in this series is to valuable to be given too early!

Had useful details 8. Read my mind 1. Parent of a year-old Written by Kay November 28, Too violent and disturbing for kids My child just read this book in the 6th grade. He liked it and asked me to read it. Wow I was shocked that the school thinks it is a good idea for grade schoolers to read this. This book is not for pre-teens. While it is well written and a page-turner, that does not make it a great read for kids. It is full of really awful graphic violence. The story is kids are forced to kill kids and that is not what I want my 11 year old's head filled with.

It is like letting a child play a violent video game over and over. If you put junk in you get junk out. The message of the book is not to give official authorities too much power over your life so I guess I will call his teacher tomorrow and let her know I am exercising my parental rights to not have my child read the rest of these books at this time.

Helped me decide 7. Had useful details 5. Amazing Book, But for Middle School and Up A lot of parents on here are looking at this in a overly parent point of view, and I'd normally say that that's a good thing, but it may be a bit restrictive in this scenario.

To start Violence: There will be violence. It's a book about a bunch of preteens and teens fighting to the death. There are a lot of deaths, but the gore isn't bad at all. I'd rate it a 2 on a scale of It's there but not too descriptive. The injuries are realistic, and when will your child be exposed to realistic injuries?

When it happens to them? Sex: There is some kissing, I'd rate it about a 3 still using a scale of In the series, prostitution is mentioned twice, never descriptive. In the first book it's mentioned indirectly, but in the second book it is mentioned directly. That's why I rated it as middle school and up, and it's sure to bring up some interesting questions in younger audiences. I don't know how you raise your children, but you'll have to be the judge of that.

Swearing: There is very mild language. The only 'bad word' used is "Hell", and it's only used a few times. Despite his problem, he is one of the best characters and never does anything bad. He's the mentor to the main characters, as he won one of the games himself. He's been through a lot in his life and lost his whole family, so his problem is understandable.

Positive Messages: This book teaches the values of teamwork in hard times and a friend, even when you think you may not need one, can make a world of difference. Role Models: The main character, Katniss, is an amazing role model.

She is a strong woman, and would do anything to protect the people she loves. In the very beginning of the book, she hunts outside the bounds of her district District In the books, this IS illegal but this isn't promoting crime.

It's showing that she'd risk her life for her family. She lives in the poorer part of her district Another example is when her younger sister Prim[rose] gets chosen for the Hunger Games, she volunteers so Prim isn't in danger. Educational Value: This book shows the consequences of having a power hungry or overly controlling government or a dictatorship. This book takes place in the future in the United States.

The phrase "Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it" I feel really holds true to this series, except it goes for the future. Especially in these times where the government is taking away our right of movement during the Coronavirus.

It shows how dangerous a government like that can be.