An Afternoon Spent on Hunger Games written by Suzanne Collins

Just watched the first season of hunger games and I wanted to see how the story unfolded in the books. So grabbing my wallet and the helmet I rode to the dingy old-bookshop across the corner on my bicycle. This was the book I didn't have with me at home so I had to buy it but I got a bad news when I stopped infront of the bookshop. Because there on a white board it was written in bold letters closed. I didn't want to put it off till tomorrow so I made a u-turn and headed for the library. Thankfully I was able to borrow the book, racing back home, I got comfortable on the couch and started reading. And here's my opinion on 'The Hunger Games' written by Suzanne Collins.

It is a story set in dystopian future where the protagonist Katniss Everdeen plays a central role as she is thrust into the brutal world of the 'Hunger Games'. This was a form of entertainment and psychological weapon orchestrated by the oppressive government of Panem where the selected individuals from a poor suffering area were selected to fight to death.

The author brilliantly explains the moral implications of survival and the lengths to which an individual will go in order to protect themselves and their loved ones. A new depth is added by the author when she shows the internal struggle the protagonist is facing by being a willing participant in the game while at the same time trying to maintain her humanity, this shows how deeply violence effects the human psyche.

The depiction of the stark divide between the wealthy and oppressed in Panem the author brings light on the issues of social inequality and the abuse if power which is happening at some level all around us. At the same time she also shows that hope blooms everytime when the will gets stronger and an individual thrives on this especially when time does not seem to be on your side.

Furthermore, the relationship between Katniss and Peeta; the fellow tribute, sheds light on the complexities of human emotion and tells us the bond developed during the such times are strong. The human psyche guides an individual to find strength in unity and compassion.

To me this is truly a deep thought-provoking work that explores the ethical dilemmas, resilient spirit of the characters and psychological impacts. With the compelling narrative and masterful storytelling the author has made this book an impactful read.

So go ahead when you have time try to give this book a read. As with any book I read I get insight into different perspectives and this book was no different. Watching the movie before reading the book was a different experience because when I read a book before watching its movie my imagination runs wild an imagines the characters and the world they live in but due to me watching the movie earlier my imagination did not get the chance to run wild the world from the movie played around my mind as I read the story and picture of the actors popped into my mind whenever the characters came up.

Putting all aside I stood up grabbed a sticky note and jotted a memo to return the book the following morning before I placed the book on the table. Stretching out to let the blood flow in my resting limbs I headed to the kitchen to grab a snack. Wondering what is the menu for dinner. So have you read this book? Do you prefer reading deep thought-provoking books? Have a nice day.