I think I also didn't enjoy it as much because there was no real writing style since it was translated from swedish. But it's whatever. I guess I kind of enjoyed it, but it was about 200 pages too long. le sigh. You win some, and you lose some, but the book/Trilogy of the summer that I definitely enjoyed is.....
THE HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins!!
I absolutely loved this book/trilogy. My sister suggested it (Thanks Sis) and I think it is the best book that I've read in 2011. It is really difficult for me to describe the plot... (hold on, while I google a short synopsis)
I enjoyed all 3 books. It is considered Young Adult, but I know (hold on while I count)..5 classmates and 1 of my professors that have read the books. I think they are definitely breathtaking and suspenseful (unlike The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo).
The series is set in the country of Panem, a post-apocalyptic version of North America. Every year the government in the Capitol organizes an event known as the Hunger Games: a bloody, gladiator-style fight-to-the-death battle between 24 randomly-selected teenagers from the oppressed Districts of Panem. To top it all off, the carnage is broadcast live on television – as entertainment for the residents of the Capitol and a reminder to the residents of the Districts of the totalitarian government’s ultimate power.
So if you are in for a good summer read, check out all 3 of the novels: The Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay.
Because of this post I checked out Hunger Games trilogy and caught the reading bug for a couple of weeks. Thanks for turning me back on to reading even if it didn't last because I have a hard time picking out what to read next.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo!! I am glad that you enjoyed it as much as I did. Did you read all 3?
ReplyDeleteAlso another really good read is "Slumdog Millionaire" by Vikas Swarup.. (Its very different from the movie) I did a more recent post on that one and it was honestly my fav book of the summer.