The Angular Spinach

I have to say, the hunger games are the best! I’m half way through the second book right now, which means half way through the series, and it is fantastic. I was really not expecting the special rules for the quarter quell. It’s going to be a late night tonight!

My first blog post obviously has to be of some notable worth.

I’ve started a book series, The Hunger Games, last week and I must say it’s replacing The Foundation Series as my favorite book series. Suzanne Collins has weaved a beautiful and suspenseful story that has you on the edge of your seat every time you turn the page. I often told myself that I would set the book down after this chapter to get some design work done, only to read another four chapters. The worst was the sleep I lost, just thinking about the country of Panem and how Collins managed to easy the history of country into the book without deterring from Katniss’ struggles. The visual language that Collins uses is remarkable. I often found myself clearly visualizing the surround world, especially in the arena.

(minor spoilers)

However, the most important aspect of the book was how it raised questions. It does what I like best, and that is question the reality that you belong to. She was enclosed in district 12 all of her life, knowing very little about the other districts. She knew her place in society, and found a nook to feed her family even if it was technically illegal. That all changed when the games started. She got to see the Capitol and see the disparity between the districts. She was subjected to a fight to the death that climaxed with all the dead coming back as horrible man-dog mutations. She knew how powerful the Capitol was and how evil it could be, but she still resisted right to the end, right to where she forced the Capitol into submitting to her, even if for a brief second and maybe only subconsciously. However it was enough to create a spark and catch fire.

Visual language 9/10 : Characters 8/10 : Plot 8/10 : World 10/10
Overall 9/10