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[Opinions] Re: Pronunciation question for those who've read Hunger Games

by Billina

1/11/2014, 9:24 AM

I tried reading the first book, but the way it was written really put me off. It was...too simple , or something. I know that's a douchey way to describe it, but I never felt like I got in the mind of Katniss. It's worlds better than "Twilight", but that doesn't necessarily mean it's good . The back of a cereal box is worlds better than "Twilight".

Also, I'm not into dystopian stuff. I like "Brave New World" and "1984", but YA dystopia all seems the same to me. I read a synopsis on the "Divergent" series, and it sounds like Hunger Games 2.0. Think I'll be skipping that one, too.

"What matters most is how well you walk through the fire." -Charles Bukowski

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- Calla (Book_Reader22) +6

1/11/2014, 9:44 AM

No, you're right, it is written very simply. It works with the story but obviously not for everyone. Of course it's better than "Twilight." Porn has better writing.

I'm fairly iffy on dystopian stuff, too. I don't mind dark but dystopian just seems... pointlessly bleak. My moods are attached to the books I read so I can't read too many dark books without getting into a funk. Dystopian just makes me sigh because I already want to change the world a lot as it is!

"Divergent" is not good. I tried it but... just, no. Nothing redeeming. It's a rehash of everything. Then I read the spoilers for the last book (I can't not know stuff!) and was glad I didn't force myself to read them. Eye roll inducing indeed.

- Billina +5

1/11/2014, 9:56 AM

Aren't they making "Divergent" movies, too? I swear they are, and that Kate Winslet is going to be in them.

I agree with dystopian being hopelessly bleak.

- Calla (Book_Reader22) +4

1/11/2014, 10:08 AM

Yep. The first one will be out soon. The main girl is the chick from that horrific ABC Fam show, "Average Life of an American Teenager." I think that's what it's called. I do know it starts with "Average Life." And Ashley Judd is in it, playing the mother.

- Norah (norah_girl) +3

1/11/2014, 10:55 AM

Actually, "Secret Life..."

But close ;)

- Calla (Book_Reader22) +2

1/11/2014, 11:38 AM

Ah!! I was close. As soon as I saw this I knew I was wrong! lol. Thanks for the correction. :)

- Norah (norah_girl) +1

1/11/2014, 1:05 PM

Not that I watch it or anything...because I totally don't. Never. Ever.

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- Calla (Book_Reader22)

1/11/2014, 1:10 PM

Haha!! We all have our guilty pleasures.

I watch Pretty Little Liars.

There!! Secret outed! lol

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