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The Hunger Games Trilogy Boxed Set (1) Hardcover – Box set, August 24, 2010
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- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level7 - 9
- Dimensions6.1 x 4 x 9.1 inches
- PublisherScholastic Press
- Publication dateAugust 24, 2010
- ISBN-109780545265355
- ISBN-13978-0545265355
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#1 USA Today Bestseller
#1 New York Times Bestseller
#1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller
#1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller
A People magazine (Top 10) Best Book of 2009
A Time Magazine Best Fiction Book of 2009
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2009
A Kirkus Best Book of 2009
A 2009 BooklistEditors' Choice
"Whereas Katniss kills with finesse, Collins writes with raw power." —Time Magazine
"Collins has joined J. K. Rowling and Stephenie Meyer as a writer of children's books that adults are eager to read." —Bloomberg.com
"Perfect pacing and electrifying world-building." —Booklist, starred review
"A humdinger of a cliffhanger will leave readers clamoring for volume three." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Forget Edward and Jacob... readers will be picking sides—Peeta or Gale?" —Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Leaves enough questions tantalizingly unanswered for readers to be desperate for the next installment." —School Library Journal, starred review
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- ASIN : 0545265355
- Publisher : Scholastic Press (August 24, 2010)
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 9780545265355
- ISBN-13 : 978-0545265355
- Reading age : 13 years and up
- Grade level : 7 - 9
- Item Weight : 3.7 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.1 x 4 x 9.1 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #39,495 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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About the author

Suzanne Collins has had a successful and prolific career writing for children's television. She has worked on the staffs of several Nickelodeon shows, including the Emmy-nominated hit Clarissa Explains It All and The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo. Collins made her mark in children's literature with the New York Times bestselling five-book series for middle-grade readers The Underland Chronicles, which has received numerous accolades in both the United States and abroad. In the award-winning The Hunger Games trilogy, Collins continues to explore the effects of war and violence on those coming of age. Collins lives with her family in Connecticut.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2019
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I immediately understood Katniss: the mindset to survive unthinkable tragedy, to distrust as first reflex, to protect others, to wrap oneself in emotional distance - yep I got that. Refusal to be a game piece, to surrender myself, That she was in her teens and I in my 40's mattered not a whit. Still, many years later, Katniss and I amble through a reunion - a literary walkabout is still a fresh experience. This is unusual for me. (The films, though entertaining and generally well done, can't compete with the story in my head. Though I confess the idea of drinking fruit juices recommended by s Donald Sutherland voiceover can give me chills.)
Peeta's deep love for Katniss and her misunderstanding of it in so many ways - especially feeling unworthy of it - I also understand. I am fortunate to have married my Peeta. He may not have Collins' character 's gift for the right words, I know he loves me always.
The other marvelous folks who populate the books are an odd sort of family now. Reading their collective story never gets old. And they always remind me to be my fierce though flawed, self and never be a piece in anyone's games.
ETA 11/19: I didn't ask for a refund because 1.5 of the books were readable, and it was my busy season so the effort didn't feel worth it to me. The seller refunded me unprompted, which I do very much appreciate. Changing my star rating to reflect the good customer service.

Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2019
ETA 11/19: I didn't ask for a refund because 1.5 of the books were readable, and it was my busy season so the effort didn't feel worth it to me. The seller refunded me unprompted, which I do very much appreciate. Changing my star rating to reflect the good customer service.

The books themselves are all fast paced with great twists and cliffhangers at just about every chapter to get you to read more. For the most part, I was pulled into the story, outside of some parts of Mockingjay where I felt the story dragged in parts, mostly the second third. The characters are fleshed out, and while some characters don’t get a lot of story time, you feel for most of them and I was stunned by quite a few of the deaths (there’s a lot of this in the series). Katniss herself was a great character that fit her story. She struggles with herself and the story isn’t afraid to delve into the darkness within her, especially as we get later in the series. Despite all this, she persists to protect what she loves and has the wits, knowledge and physical strength to last through her trials. The country of Panem is fleshed out well throughout, and while it’s obvious from the first chapter how depraved it is, we see how dystopian this world is as the series moves on. It doesn’t bog down on a bunch of backstory more than what’s needed on the story. I loved the themes and questions the story trotted out, which got me to think a lot about the world and humanity. While there’s a love/hate towards the love triangle aspect in fandom, I thought it was not bad and didn’t distract from the plot as much as I thought, but I disagreed with some aspects and thought to an extent unneeded. I suspect it’s here partly due to the success of Twilight and it’s love triangle. Without giving too much away, I liked the way the series ended and I felt satisfied.
The quality of the box set is great, no issues with the book quality themselves; all sturdy and I love the black with the color text that accompanies each book (yellow, red, blue). The covers are a bit different than the original USA hardcovers, as I presume it’s based on the UK covers, but they all have the uniform style expected in a package like this one. I do have a bit of a struggle of jarring a book out when all three are in the box, but shifting the box gets them out without much of a problem. I recommend this set as a great way to dive into this landmark YA series.
Note: I gave this a five based on an average score of the books, which I gave detailed reviews of each elsewhere. I gave “The Hunger Games” and “Catching Fire” 5/5 and “Mockingjay” 4/5.


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I watched the films (on release) and, initially, enjoyed them. Then read these books and watched the films again. The books are much better than the films. The films are actually quite poor in comparison.
The story is, in general, quite good. Katniss gets a bit annoying towards the end because she never seems to grow out of her 'whiny teen' stage despite all the things she goes through, you'd think she'd grow up a bit but nevermind.
The prequel story/film should be interesting...

It seemed as though the author had lost interest in her characters, I know I did!
It would have got five stars if it had stopped at book 2.


... and then i watched the film for the first time a week ago.... and was blown away!.... Im not even sure exactly why?... so, encouraged, I watched Catching Fire.... now Im fully gripped, drawn in and cannot wait to see the next installment.
...and now to the book.... do I need to read it??.... well, I "kindled" the trilogy and have just finished reading the first book...oh wow, what a truly brilliant story (despite having watched the film(s).... I have never read a story that has been written fully from the perspective of the lead character...its quite intriguing, its riveting, its extrodinarily beautiful.... I love it.
All I am really trying to say here that MAY be useful to anyone is regardless of watching films, do try to read the books...ok, I havnt hit the last two books yet but somehow... i know.. I wont be disappointed.
"May the odds be forever in your favour....." >:)

It is impossible to discuss the plot without spoiling it for those yet to read this trilogy however I was caught up in the story & found it truly emotional. Comparisons with "Lord of the Flies" are inevitable &, although it is years since I read it , I can see similarities. However I also see the influence of other writers & of others concepts & mythologies. Again it is impossible to discuss the complexities of the themes without ruining the plot for others. But do not be put off by my use of the word "complexities"; these 3 books are not a difficult read & will keep your interest all the way to the end. Read it simply as a novel, or set of novels, & you will not be disappointed but I would have loved to have these books as set reading for analysis in a literature class; they would stand up remarkably well.
As I said, I know that I am not the target demographic for these novels but, like the Harry Potter novels, they are likely to transcend the generations. I read all the Potter novels & found them entertaining enough, if a little dull at times & taking an awfully long time to get to the inevitable conclusion. These novels are never dull & the conclusion is anything but inevitable. They should make the reader think far more than a Harry Potter novel & are all the better for that.