As I've delved into young adult fiction the past year or so I have had The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins on my radar. A few months ago I took the plunge and read it, much to my satisfaction. Excellent-original-captivating! I couldn't put it down. It did not feel like I was reading a book meant for teenagers. I applaud Ms. Collins for expecting much more from her readers and not dumbing down the themes. The book is set in a futuristic Earth where people are separated into districts. The districts waged a coup on the mysterious Capitol and lost many years before the book opens. Part of the punishment is the annual Hunger Games. Each district holds a lottery and sends two young people to the Capitol as participants. Unfortunately, these games are to the death. Our girl Katniss has grown up in the poorest of the districts and volunteers to go when her younger sister's name is called. Katniss' adventure is related in an intelligent thrilling form that draws the reader in completely. By the end of the Games I didn't know what was going to happen. Unpredictability in story is very important to me so I loved this! You don't have to be under 20 to read this book so go do it now.
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