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The Hunger Games Adult Edition

The Hunger Games Adult Edition

By Suzanne Collinspaperback1 December 2011
$19.99
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This book made it to #94 in our Top 101 2023! Every year we ask our Booklovers to vote for their favourite book. From that, we share the Top 101 winners for everyone to enjoy. Discover the rest of the books that made it into our Top 101 list.

Set in a dark vision of the near future, a terrifying reality TV show is taking place.

Twelve boys and twelve girls are forced to appear in a live event called The Hunger Games.

There is only one rule: kill or be killed.

When sixteen year old Katniss Everdeen steps forward to take her younger sisters place in the games, she sees it as a death sentence. But Katniss has been close to death before.

For her, survival is second nature.

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RATINGS & REVIEW

23/09/2016 10:39:36 AM - Simone
A Modern Classic
Reading this book is an experience like no other. It is fast-paced, engaging and leaves you waiting for more. Collins writes beautifully and even the more graphic scenes are written in such an elegant and gorgeous way. This is not a book just for teens but for adults alike. The characters are wonderfully flawed and relatable, Collins fully explores the darker side of humanity, similar to Golding's "Lord of the Flies". You will not regret reading this book!
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29/06/2017 11:05:07 AM - Mathu
A thrilling eye-opening novel
A thrilling novel with touches of engaging romances, captivating action and set in a confronting society, The Hunger Games was written by award winning author Suzanne Collins. The novel is set in the the dystopian nation of Panem. The nation has been split into twelve districts who vow to provide materials to the Capital to sustain order, however the destitute and impoverished nature of District 12 leaves you wondering what’s gone wrong. The multi award winning novel is written through the perspective of a cunning girl from District 12, Katniss Everdeen. Katniss suddenly finds herself in a vile game that dictates life and death, all for the enjoyment of the citizens of the Capitol. Oh yeah, and this “game” is televised to everyone in Panem to show the consequences of a previous rebellion. Katniss's evolution from innocent district girl to cunning and courageous “victor”, igniting rebellion due to the corrupt administration of the Capitol, who continue to relinquish their responsibility of care. The novel raises many questions about our society and is wonderful insight into corruption and the resulting consequences. This book caught my eye as soon as I read the first chapter. I couldn’t get my head out of the books. Many people like I would have seen the movies before reading the novel, but trust me, the book is as exhilarating as ever and a must read. The suspense, action and abhorrent twists is well balanced. If you’ve ever read and enjoyed the Maze Runner series, this is a must read for you, you will love this. This book is also empowers women, a prospect that is rarely don in today’s society. If your 13-17, you have got to read this. Overall, this enlivening novel is a one of a kind, and I won't be surprised if it goes down as a classic alongside legendary novels such as as To Kill a Mockingbird and The Hobbit.
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29/06/2017 11:28:33 AM - juliette
Good book
Suzanne Collins’s dystopian novel The Hunger Games is an action-packed, thrilling, adventure story written through the eyes of 16 year old Katniss Everdeen. In the future on a broken Earth, Katniss, who lives on Panem in North America is placed into an annual event were 1 boy and 1 girl from each of the 12 sectors surrounding the capital in Panem are placed in a game with the result being a fight to the death, having 1 out of 24 kids being the champion. When Katniss’s younger sister Prim is chosen, Katniss finds herself volunteering to take Prim’s place in the 74th Hunger Games. Throughout the book, Katniss finds herself having to make logical, life-threatening choices and challenging situations. Districts 1 and 2 have trained their whole lives and volunteer for these games, being expected to be the champions however, Katniss has amazing archery and wilderness skills and is in with a chance. This book was really well-written and I felt as if I was truly there. It contains so many suspenseful, on the edge of your seat moments. I would recommended this for young-adults as there are graphic scenes not suitable for younger audiences. Rating: 9.5 / 10 Genre: Adventure, dystopian, science fiction Audience: Young adults
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18/02/2022 10:26:11 AM - Joshua
One of the best reads ever!
If you're looking for a book full of thrill, adventure and imagery this book series is it. It puts a picture in your head that is so hard to erase and so vivid it stays in your head for months. I'm 13 and I read this book about 3 months ago and I have to say it might've taken the top spot of my favourite books. I would HIGHLY rate this series. Well done Suzanne Collins!!!
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Parcel Weight New Zealand Hong Kong US & Canada United Kingdom
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4kgs $60 $80 $95 $105
4.5kgs $65 $85 $100 $115
5kgs $70 $95 $110 $125

 

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