Board 8 > Thinking of reading The Hunger Games.

Topic List
Page List: 1, 2
mcflubbin
02/28/12 5:11:00 PM
#51:


I've read all 3, and I definitely would recommend them. The first is for sure the best, and I think that the third one wasn't as bad as some people are making it out to be, though there are some "wtf seriously" moments.

I've also started the Gone series, and I think it's excellent as well. Haven't gotten around to reading the most recent one though. >.>

--
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lg5yivuhCH1qfy2kdo1_500.gif
... Copied to Clipboard!
amethyst_wings
02/28/12 5:18:00 PM
#52:


I loved the Hunger Games Trilogy. Mockingjay disappointed me a little in the end, but otherwise, I'd say they were all great books.

I'm also looking into reading the Gone and Battle Royale books now, after seeing the praise they're getting. So thanks for that everyone!

--
"By decree of the heavens, the hour of doom shall be on the morrow's eve. Do not forget."
... Copied to Clipboard!
CrimsonOcean
02/28/12 5:44:00 PM
#53:


So I'm looking to get Battle Royale as well.
How many books are there? I'm seeing like, up to Volume 9 and they're like ~200 pages. But there's also a ~600 page novel. What's going on here?

--
http://img.imgcake.com/crimjpgpe.jpg Mo' buildings mo' problems
ocean kinda grew on me like a flesh eating ...fungus. -BIGPUN9999
... Copied to Clipboard!
Inviso
02/28/12 5:46:00 PM
#54:


600 page novel. 15-book manga series.

--
Captain Tracy Mombaro and Agent Mirasuke Inhara: Two of the toughest, hottest furrs you'll ever meet.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Inviso
02/28/12 5:46:00 PM
#55:


Definitely get the manga too, btw...it really fleshes out the characters.

--
Captain Tracy Mombaro and Agent Mirasuke Inhara: Two of the toughest, hottest furrs you'll ever meet.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Forceful_Dragon
02/28/12 5:47:00 PM
#56:


There is a Manga series (get this)
There is also a movie (do not watch this)
There is also a standalone novel (no pictures, you can get this if you want)


I recommend the manga. 15 Volumes. As mentioned it does an amazing job fleshing out the story of all of the kids involved. After the first few (which were more or less for the initial shock factor) you really start to feel and connect with each elimination.

--
~C~ Eff_Dee
http://img.imgcake.com/FDjpgyb.jpg
... Copied to Clipboard!
Forceful_Dragon
02/28/12 5:48:00 PM
#57:


lots of violence, language and gore in the manga btw. Also a fair amount of nudity. Just FYI

--
~C~ Eff_Dee
http://img.imgcake.com/FDjpgyb.jpg
... Copied to Clipboard!
Inviso
02/28/12 5:48:00 PM
#58:


Yeah, get the novel and the manga...do not watch the movie. Seriously, the movie doesn't do justice to the characters at all.

--
Captain Tracy Mombaro and Agent Mirasuke Inhara: Two of the toughest, hottest furrs you'll ever meet.
... Copied to Clipboard!
MysteriousStan
02/28/12 6:31:00 PM
#59:


From: Forceful_Dragon | #042
As previously mentioned much of the first book is spent learning some specifics about the situation. Yes some lines are drawn and s*** goes down, but not a whole lot of time passes from the initial vanishing of adults.

The second book is titled Hunger. As you might imagine food can begin to become a scarcity when all you've been living off of for a couple weeks is leftovers. That's when things really start to change.


And book 4 is just completely nuts from start to finish. One character in particular will have you so sad. I don't even want to think about it right now ;_;


Yeah, my brother alluded to this pretty much. And hey, he was the one of the ones who got me to read The Hunger Games (and the Percy Jackson series which just appealed to the mythology fan in me) so I think I can trust his taste on the matter.

--
.....
... Copied to Clipboard!
Forceful_Dragon
02/29/12 2:15:00 PM
#60:


Well the first book is completely checked out with long waitlists everywhere.

So I ordered the first book and I'm on wait lists for 2 and 3. Hunger Games incoming depending on shipping.



From: MysteriousStan | #059
Yeah, my brother alluded to this pretty much.


You should definitely pick it back up again. Very worthwhile reading experience.

--
http://img.imgcake.com/AlecTrevylan006/fdshieldpngyn.png Eff_Dee
http://img.imgcake.com/FDjpgyb.jpg
... Copied to Clipboard!
EndOfDiscOne
02/29/12 2:21:00 PM
#61:


Read the first book not long ago. It was alright, not really sure why it's as popular as it is. As someone else said it would have been much better with multiple POVs.

--
http://img.imgcake.com/fitgirljpgta.jpg
... Copied to Clipboard!
Inviso
02/29/12 2:26:00 PM
#62:


From: EndOfDiscOne | #061
Read the first book not long ago. It was alright, not really sure why it's as popular as it is. As someone else said it would have been much better with multiple POVs.


Agreed. It would be nice to get some different perspectives on the events, which is one area where Battle Royale really shines. But at the same time, at least in my opinion, by focusing on a single protagonist (pretty much), it does make the story more fulfilling than how Battle Royale ends up.

--
Captain Tracy Mombaro and Agent Mirasuke Inhara: Two of the toughest, hottest furrs you'll ever meet.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Forceful_Dragon
02/29/12 2:30:00 PM
#63:


It was pretty obvious who the main character in BR was, so I dno't think it really suffered for it.

--
http://img.imgcake.com/AlecTrevylan006/fdshieldpngyn.png Eff_Dee
http://img.imgcake.com/FDjpgyb.jpg
... Copied to Clipboard!
whatisurnameplz
02/29/12 2:39:00 PM
#64:


My ranking:

Hunger Games > Mockingjay > Catching Fire

I like all of them, but Hunger Games easily outclasses the other two, and Catching Fire suffers from poor pacing.

--
SuperNiceDog has won.
... Copied to Clipboard!
CrimsonOcean
02/29/12 2:42:00 PM
#65:


Forceful_Dragon posted...
Well the first book is completely checked out with long waitlists everywhere.

So I ordered the first book and I'm on wait lists for 2 and 3. Hunger Games incoming depending on shipping.


Good deal, we should get them around the same time then :]

--
http://img.imgcake.com/crimjpgpe.jpg Mo' buildings mo' problems
ocean kinda grew on me like a flesh eating ...fungus. -BIGPUN9999
... Copied to Clipboard!
Forceful_Dragon
03/02/12 12:13:00 AM
#66:


Mine shipped already, I guess it should come in monday then.

--
http://img.imgcake.com/AlecTrevylan006/fdshieldpngyn.png Eff_Dee
http://img.imgcake.com/FDjpgyb.jpg
... Copied to Clipboard!
CrimsonOcean
03/03/12 3:35:00 PM
#67:


Amazon tells me my order just shipped today. So who knows! I should have just paid the $4 for 2 day shipping but I'll be damned if they're getting my extra $4.

--
http://img.imgcake.com/crimjpgpe.jpg Mo' buildings mo' problems
ocean kinda grew on me like a flesh eating ...fungus. -BIGPUN9999
... Copied to Clipboard!
Inviso
03/03/12 4:27:00 PM
#68:


I went to the library to see if I'd enjoy Gone, and I read the first chapter. Seems interesting enough, so I shall download it to my Nook!

--
Captain Tracy Mombaro and Agent Mirasuke Inhara: Two of the toughest, hottest furrs you'll ever meet.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Inviso
03/03/12 8:56:00 PM
#69:


Started reading Gone for real real...if you've ever read "Under the Dome" by Stephen King, it kinda reminds me of that, but for teenagers I guess. I like how they just dive right into the action.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Inviso
03/04/12 10:10:00 AM
#70:


Okay, yes, DEFINITELY like Stephen King.

--
Captain Tracy Mombaro and Agent Mirasuke Inhara: Two of the toughest, hottest furrs you'll ever meet.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Inviso
03/04/12 2:26:00 PM
#71:


Just finished the first book. Definitely has some Stephen King influence in it for sure.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Forceful_Dragon
03/05/12 12:45:00 AM
#72:


From: Inviso | #069
Started reading Gone for real real...if you've ever read "Under the Dome" by Stephen King, it kinda reminds me of that, but for teenagers I guess. I like how they just dive right into the action.




This is exactly what I thought.

I LOVED Under the dome. When a friend of mine told me about Gone and mentioned the fact that they were trapped like so I said basically the same thing. "So it's kind of like Under the Dome by King, except with kids?". Unfortunately she doesn't read enough King to know that, but I knew what I meant. But by approaching the book as "King's Dome but with kids" I was quite unprepared for the X-Men aspect to things.


But keep it up Inviso. This series really takes off. There are very few moments or situations that I do not care for and the fourth book is positively insane. (hype hype hype)




From: CrimsonOcean | #067
Amazon tells me my order just shipped today. So who knows! I should have just paid the $4 for 2 day shipping but I'll be damned if they're getting my extra $4.


It still might show up monday (today? =P). Are we gonna do a read-through in a new topic or this one? And what kind of ground rules on the read through? I don't want to jump ahead or anything.

--
http://img.imgcake.com/AlecTrevylan006/fdshieldpngyn.png Eff_Dee
http://img.imgcake.com/FDjpgyb.jpg
... Copied to Clipboard!
CrimsonOcean
03/05/12 7:32:00 PM
#73:


Sorry just saw this.
My order is currently in my city so no doubt I'll be getting the books tomorrow afternoon when the mail comes. I'm planning to make a separate topic for the read through to see if I can garner some more interest lol.

Not exactly sure how the books are set up like, chapter wise or anything. I think each book is like 200 - 250 pages. Probably will start the read through Wednesday during the day. I'll have to wait and see for sure but I'm thinking I'll probably give my thoughts after each chapter. Or if the chapters are long, I'll do a write up every half chapter or something similar.

Thoughts?
Have your gotten yours yet?

--
http://img.imgcake.com/crimjpgpe.jpg Mo' buildings mo' problems
ocean kinda grew on me like a flesh eating ...fungus. -BIGPUN9999
... Copied to Clipboard!
RyokIes
03/05/12 7:36:00 PM
#74:


started reading gone

ehhh kinda bored so far but i shall press on!

--
Ryokles
http://img.imgcake.com/nio/ryopngag.png
... Copied to Clipboard!
Inviso
03/05/12 7:39:00 PM
#75:


You should make a new topic for our various read-throughs, Crimcrim.

--
Captain Tracy Mombaro and Agent Mirasuke Inhara: Two of the toughest, hottest furrs you'll ever meet.
... Copied to Clipboard!
CrimsonOcean
03/05/12 7:46:00 PM
#76:


If you're interested in doing a read through of Gone I'll be sure to put it in the topic title 'viso. Or even if you just randomly feel like commenting on it as you read.

--
http://img.imgcake.com/crimjpgpe.jpg Mo' buildings mo' problems
ocean kinda grew on me like a flesh eating ...fungus. -BIGPUN9999
... Copied to Clipboard!
Inviso
03/05/12 7:47:00 PM
#77:


I meant of THG. I told ya'll I wanted in on that.

--
Captain Tracy Mombaro and Agent Mirasuke Inhara: Two of the toughest, hottest furrs you'll ever meet.
... Copied to Clipboard!
CrimsonOcean
03/05/12 7:53:00 PM
#78:


Oh, I didn't realise you were gonna read through with me and FD. Sounds like a plan :]

--
http://img.imgcake.com/crimjpgpe.jpg Mo' buildings mo' problems
ocean kinda grew on me like a flesh eating ...fungus. -BIGPUN9999
... Copied to Clipboard!
junk_funk
03/05/12 7:54:00 PM
#79:


I've never heard of this Gone series. I read the synopsis. Young people with powers and isolation...sounds kind of up my alley.

Is it darker or is it rather PG like Harry Potter?

PS, Hunger Games is good but the other two are not.

--
http://objection.mrdictionary.net/go.php?n=5364544
Congrats to SuperNiceDog! Guru Champ!
... Copied to Clipboard!
McMoogle
03/05/12 8:39:00 PM
#80:


Battle Royale (the manga) interests me. Does it only come in the 15 volumes or are there larger compilations?

--
I use antlers in ALL of my decorating.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Inviso
03/05/12 8:50:00 PM
#81:


From: McMoogle | #080
Battle Royale (the manga) interests me. Does it only come in the 15 volumes or are there larger compilations?


I believe they released five compilations of three books each.

--
Captain Tracy Mombaro and Agent Mirasuke Inhara: Two of the toughest, hottest furrs you'll ever meet.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Forceful_Dragon
03/06/12 12:03:00 AM
#82:


My book did NOT come in today ;_;

Will definitely be here tomorrow. I don't get home from school until 9:30 PM PST though, but I can catch up at that if ya'll get started already.




From: junk_funk | #079
Is it darker or is it rather PG like Harry Potter?


Definitely darker. First book isn't much darker, but it'll get there.



From: RyokIes | #074
started reading gone

ehhh kinda bored so far but i shall press on!


good luck!



So a new topic will be up when I get home tomorrow I'm guessing? I'm excited.

--
~Ç~ http://img.imgcake.com/AlecTrevylan006/fdshieldpngyn.png Eff_Dee
http://img.imgcake.com/FDjpgyb.jpg
... Copied to Clipboard!
Forceful_Dragon
03/06/12 3:32:00 PM
#83:


At schoooool

waiting for my last class to start in 3 hours.

I hope my book showed up todayyyyy

--
~C~ http://img.imgcake.com/AlecTrevylan006/fdshieldpngyn.png Eff_Dee
http://img.imgcake.com/FDjpgyb.jpg
... Copied to Clipboard!
CrimsonOcean
03/06/12 3:45:00 PM
#84:


So unfortunately due to things I wont be home at all during the day wednesday or thursday and will not have internet access, but I'm still going to make the topic either tonight or tomorrow morning. I'll be reading pretty much all day on those days and doing write ups, but I wont be able to post them real time. So basically what I'll do is see how far along you guys are when I get back tomorrow evening and post my write ups up until that point. Yay!

And I've finally had a chance to actually look at the books. The first one is like 375 pages and the chapters look to be about 20 pages long, so I'll be doing a write up every chapter of my thoughts/impressions/hopes/fears/dreams/etc. But you guys should feel free to run your read throughs however you see fit :]

--
http://img.imgcake.com/crimjpgpe.jpg Mo' buildings mo' problems
ocean kinda grew on me like a flesh eating ...fungus. -BIGPUN9999
... Copied to Clipboard!
Forceful_Dragon
03/06/12 3:49:00 PM
#85:


Single chapter write ups suit me just fine.


Anyways, I just found out that my book didn't show up TODAY either. Starting to get really annoyed ;__;

--
~C~ http://img.imgcake.com/AlecTrevylan006/fdshieldpngyn.png Eff_Dee
http://img.imgcake.com/FDjpgyb.jpg
... Copied to Clipboard!
CrimsonOcean
03/07/12 5:18:00 AM
#86:


New topic is live. Just search for the hunger games if you don't see it.

--
http://img.imgcake.com/crimjpgpe.jpg Mo' buildings mo' problems
ocean kinda grew on me like a flesh eating ...fungus. -BIGPUN9999
... Copied to Clipboard!
Forceful_Dragon
03/08/12 6:30:00 AM
#87:


I will literally implode someone if my book does not show up today.

--
~Ç~ http://img.imgcake.com/AlecTrevylan006/fdshieldpngyn.png Eff_Dee
http://img.imgcake.com/FDjpgyb.jpg
... Copied to Clipboard!
Topic List
Page List: 1, 2