The Hunger Games. By now just about every teenager (and quite a few adults too) has read the books or at least seen the movies. But how does it feel to revisit the first book after reading the books years ago and then seeing the movies?
There are quite a few things that are different about reading the Hunger Games this time around.
1. I know how everything turns out.
This isn't a bad thing. I don't need to be surprised in order to enjoy reading but it did make me dread what was coming at some points, especially in the case of Rue's death.
2. Katniss is way more sassy than I remember.
With lines like "Thank you for your consideration" when interacting with the Gamemakers Katniss is both more passive aggressive and more drama queen than I remembered. It makes reading it more enjoyable and fun but also less serious at some points.
3. Book Katniss is different than movie Katniss
I liked getting to rediscover book Katniss after getting used to seeing Jennifer Lawrence in the role. She plays it wonderfully but the character definitely has some differences. For one thing, in the movies she is more mature and is also played more likably. Because you are in her head in the books you really get inundated with Katniss' sarcasm and anger. I actually like this better because she seems very real because of her flaws.
I always like rereading books because there's always something new to find. The Hunger Games is no exception.
"Katniss is way more sassy than I remember." Great line; and I tend to agree with you.
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