I've been hearing kids talk about this book by Suzanne Collins all year, so I finally gave it a go. Loved it. I can see why it's a favorite among teens.The Starred Review captures this book best: "Collins has written a compulsively readable blend of science fiction, survival story, unlikely romance and social commentary. Hers is a gripping story set in a postapocalyptic world where a replacement for the United States demands a tribute from each of its territories: two children to be used as gladiators in a televised fight to the death."
It kept me reading late into the night (okay, that's 10:30 for me) when my bed usually wins the battle! The whole concept behind the book really makes you think about what the author is trying to say about war and our government. I can't wait to pick up the 2nd book in the trilogy, Catching Fire, but it will have to wait until I finish a book I just borrowed from my mom...
