The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Re-Read 2/8/25

I originally read this over 15 years ago, somewhat flabbergasted that this Battle Royale knock-off would take off so hard. But it did, and I was also somewhat annoyed that so many other great SFs were still not getting the love they deserved.

But after reading it, I think I kinda saw the appeal. I mean, after all, it was a mirror darkly to our own world, of youtube and monetization and sponsors. And yes, these books are the mother to Squid Games.

On re-read, getting my head out of my butt since then, I suppose I just enjoyed the almost Romeo and Juliet feel, the adventure, and the rebellion for exactly what it was. Good entertainment.

Squirrels and all.


My synesthesia tasted fried eggs as I read this. Not squirrels. So, in this, I feel like I got the proper kind of protein in my mental diet.



Personal note:
If anyone reading my reviews might be interested in reading my own SF, I'm going to be open to DM requests. I think it's about time I get some eyes on them.

Arctunn.com

Come check out my new covers!


View all my reviews