Another book recommendation by my 'tween and seconded by my teen. I finally got to the top of the library loan list and picked up my copy. Within 24 hours of starting it, I was done. It's a page turner, big time. Talk about disturbing and violent! It is a Lord of the Flies mash up with 1984. And I think "Wow, my kids read this? And liked it?" But, I suppose they are the age when they get Golding and Orwell put in their hands, too. And, the book is riveting.
In a future country on the land of what is currently the USA, the citizens are repressed, enslaved and impoverished. The government has an annual Game for the whole country that pits children against one another in a fight to the death. So, really creepy. But, what may be the most creepy of all is that when you read the book, you forget how abysmal the premise really is, and just go with it. YIKES! It really sucks you in, and makes you accept. The hopeful thing is perhaps after you are done, you will think about the awfulness of the whole deal. And, perhaps chores aren't quite as bad when this alternative is considered.... I am chomping at the bit to go after book number 2, Catching Fire. And will keep you posted!
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