But unfortunately, I haven't got anything to write about except for more books. Yes, I think you have discovered that I am a bookworm. I devour books.Alright, so I'm pretty sure this book is well known. It's called 'The Hunger Games.'
(I've finally gotten my hands on this book after having it on hold at the library for over A MONTH.)It is, in fact, a scary manner, for each district, (There are 12 in all. District 1, District 2, District 3, and so on.) two tributes are selected. At Random. One girl and one boy. The ages range from age 12 (Youngest) to age 16 (Oldest). This selecting of the tributes is called 'The Reaping.'
But this isn't something you would want to be chosen for. You don't compete in a nice race and win a prize. Nothing like that at all. See, there are 24 tributes in all, and they are put in an arena. The arena isn't like a big concrete stadium or anything. It's a huge chunk of land with animals and trees and rivers and lakes and streams and all that jazz. It's a fight to the death. The games will end when there is only one tribute left. It's pretty much every man for himself. The 'Gamemakers' control everything that goes on in there. Except for the wild animals of course. They have brains of their own. Let them do what they want. Anyways, the Gamemakers can control weather, start forest fires, and can just kill a tribute if they get bored. Just like that.
Welcome to the Hunger Games. Brutality. Ruthlessness. Ferocity. (WOAH THAT SOUNDED DRAMATIC. AWESOME.)
Every tribute is pampered until the games start. Then they're all on their own. Sort of. You see, they have sponsors. The sponsors sometimes spend money on their tributes and send them gifts of whatever they need most. But this doesn't mean gifts raining down from the sky. It's only a once in a while thing. If they don't like what you're currently doing, you don't get anything. Nada. Also, every part of the games is brodcasted live in every single district, which means everyone will be glued to their T.V.s. So you also have to please the crowd, do something one way instead of the other if you think that will gain you more popularity. Not only do you have to fight to stay alive, you have to make sure that the crowd will love you.
WAIT.
I've just realized I haven't mentioned the main character yet.
Her name is Katniss Everdeen. She's excellent with a bow and arrow, and can really hunt. Unfortunately, her father was killed in a mining accident.
Okay, I'm sort of jumping around here. Let's go back to the reaping. Originally, Primrose Everdeen, Katniss' sister was chosen. She's a frail little girl and is only twelve, meaning that it was her first reaping. Not wanting to risk her sister's life, Katniss volunteers and asks that she go instead of Primrose. This takes a lot of courage, because who would want to throw their life on the line in some stupid fight to the death between so many people? But it's pure love for her sister that makes Katniss want to do this, and so it's decided. She is the girl tribute. The boy tribute? Peeta Mellark. A baker's son. Who happened to have a crush on Katniss since they were 5.
ANYWAYS BACK TO THE GAMES (AGAIN)Alright so at the games they are known as the star-crossed lovers because during their interview, Peeta confessed that he was in love with Katniss. Their publicity has gone over the top because of this, and they are encouraged to keep up the act throughout the entire game. Maybe even exaggerate their love and overdo it a little. Just for publicity.
BUT the thing is that there's only supposed to be one winner. Aw, too bad the star-crossed lovers are going to have to kill each other sooner or later...
All of a sudden, change of plans. Because of public demand, they change the rules. Now there can be TWO winners, but from the same district. Yay yay yay now they can both live!GUESS WHO WINS.
It's obvious, isn't it?
The book ends after they win the games and return to their district, not revealing ANYTHING of what happened after the games.
Except for one thing. The whole time Katniss has sort of been faking her love for Peeta for the crowd, except Peeta really actually loved her. Peeta discovers this after the games and is angry and unforgiving. He shuts himself up in his room for the rest of the train ride home and won't talk to anyone. He finally appears when it's time to get off the train, and this is how the book ends:'We just stand there silently, watching our grimly little station rise up around us. Through the window, I can see the platform's thick with cameras. Everyone will be eagerly watching our homecoming. Out of the corner of my eye, I see Peeta extend his hand. I look at him, unsure. "One more time? For the audience?" he says. His voice isn't angry. It's hollow, which is worse. Already the boy with the bread is slipping away from me.
I take his hand, holding on tightly, preparing for the cameras, and dreading the moment when I will finally have to let go.'END OF BOOK ONE
That's how it ends. Leaving you hanging. Maybe you can read it for yourself while I wait another month with book two on hold. Book two is called 'Catching Fire.' by Suzanne Collins. ANYWAYS, I hope you weren't too bored with me blabbing on and on about this book!
So come back for more! Hopefully I'll have something other than books to write about next time...
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