Last summer I got really into reading and I did these posts about the books that I read. Well, I'm at it again, so I thought I'd fill you all in on my literary journeys. To start with, in May I read To The Rescue which was amazing! I could not put it down which is saying a lot because I usually have a hard time reading biographies. Anyway, that's a post for another day, because I have a lot to say about the book.
Right now though, I'm finishing up the Hunger Games trilogy. The whole thing has taken me a bout ten days to read which is really fast for me! But these books are awesome! They are young adult so they are very quick easy reads and I'm halfway through the third book so I don't know how it all ends, but the first two were awesome!
If you haven't read the series, I won't give any spoilers. But I will let you all know what I think about the books generally. First of all, I have to say that the concept is pretty interesting. I was reading on the wikipedia page about the book and it said that author, Suzanne Collins got the idea when she was watching tv. On one channel was a reality tv fighting competition and on the next channel was footage of the Iraq war so I thought was interesting inspiration.
I really like how Collins developed the characters I in some ways, I really want to be like Katniss. She is the main character and I really admire her strength. She has a humility about her when it comes to her abilities and doesn't see herself as extraordinary even though she totally is. Katniss is my new running alter-ego.
The cool thing is that these books have really made me think. They make me think about how I view entertainment, how I value life and what I want the future to be like versus what it could become and how I effect that.
My sister mentioned that it's probably not her cup of tea and I think a lot of people would say that-I even thought that at first. But I'm really glad that I gave it a chance. It's a fun read even though it's pretty heavy stuff. Another great review is over on my friend Kathleen's blog where she talks all about the love story and her distaste for certain characters-while I disagree with her, she makes me laugh. But beware of spoilers, so don't go look at it if you haven't read the series. Plus, you can see her cute daughter!
Anyway, the books are great and I'm well on my way to reading the required amount of books for the summer reading program at the library, so that's cool! Free book here I come!
Next up, Tonga as I read about John H Groberg's missions in the pacific islands in 'The Other Side of Heaven' and 'Fire of Faith'.
1 comment:
you're a peeta lover??? UGH!
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