The Hunger Games, as posted is a "game" to the death. There are two contestants (one boy and one girl) picked kind of like a raffle from each of the 12 districts. The people who enjoy watching the Games are from the Capital, they have everything while the districts each have their own function to serve the Capital like growing crops, or mining in the district Katniss is from. Her father died in a mine explosion.There are strict restrictions in the districts, and horrible consequences. (click to see more if you're seeing the trimmed version of this comment)

It's hard to make a living and feed hungry families in Katniss' district, 12. There is a choice you can make that gives you a meeger supply of food and fuel for a while, but your name must be put into the Hunger Games raffle more times. Katniss and her friend Gale do this for their whole families. Your name gets put in once when you turn 12 years old, and one more additional entry for every year after until you're 18 years old.

The book starts off when it's the day of the drawing. I forget what that day is called, but it has a specific name. When Katniss' 12 year old sister is picked for the Games, Katniss volunteers herself to save her sister. This means she will most certainly die, for there are 23 other contestants, each with their own skills learned over the years, partly depending on what their district does for the Capital (planting crops, fishing etc.). Some even train their whole lives for the Games. Katniss is an excellent hunter, specifically in archery, and is knowledgable of plants. By the way, the boy chosen is the baker's son, Peeta. He once did a favor for her, and was punished. They both remember, but don't think the other does. When they go into (preporation for) the Games they pretend to be a couple for the publicity...but are they really pretending?

I hope this was enough info. The Hunger Games is an awesome book.

I have read those two as well. Aren't they awesome? Suzanne Colins is an amazing author. I hope she keeps on writing. For those who aren't sure, try it! I wasn't that interested, now it's one of my favorite trilogies!

I was really excited to read Mockingjay but then my friend Ema just had to go and spoil it for me like she does every book I want to read that she already has.

SPOILER  ALERT: First of all she told me Prim dies then she just went right ahead and read me the epilogue, without even asking. I tried to plug my ears but she has a naturally loud voice. I'm still reading Mockingjay though.  (annoyed/dissapointed/mad)

FINNICK! I seriously started crying when he died. I swear, I am like, in love with him and she just had to kill him off!

I sort of agree. I love Cacthing Fire because they go back, hate that Mags sacrificed herself. I really thought Katniss would go with the other person!(for those who read it!)

But I still recommend it!

I guess you're right, but I mean you can't turn your nose up to her because, look what she's been through. It's hard not to feel bad for her, and I don't think she is trying to be so self-centered. (But she's failing with a "Capital" 'F').

Hear~! Hear! I agree! Rue was the best character in Hunger games.