This is technically my second time reading The Hunger Games. The first was when I was thirteen, as part of a required class assignment. At the time, I hated the experience—endless chapter summaries, collective class reviews, and a final paper made it feel like a chore. Looking back, I realize I never truly gave the book the attention it deserved. At that point in my life, not reading enough or appreciating literature was the least of my concerns.

Now, with a healthier mindset, seven years of aging, and a greater appreciation for books, I decided to give it another shot—partly inspired by the upcoming release of Sunrise on the Reaping. However, this time I took myself the liberty of picking an edition, where the cover didn’t personally insult my sense of sight, and Katniss’ name wasn’t changed for some truly unnecessary reason.

I’m incredibly grateful I decided to revisit this book because the writing is exceptional—both captivating and immersive from the very start. The worldbuilding and history are intricately crafted, and the characters are both compelling and unforgettable. As far as science fiction goes, this is undoubtedly one of my favorites. Anything less than a 5-star rating would feel unjust. It’s a modern classic, and now I can fully appreciate why it’s so highly regarded. Honestly, no words in this review could truly capture how gripping and impactful this read was.

|—TL;DR—|

Focus Genre: Sci-Fi/Dystopian

Nostalgia: Lightly Influenced

Personal Enjoyment: 5⭐

Plot: 5⭐

World-Building/Setting: 5⭐

Characters: 5⭐

Writing: 5⭐

Pacing: 5⭐

System/Tech: 5⭐

Social Commentary: 5⭐ | Entertainment, Survival vs Morality, Much more+ |

Themes/Philosophy: 5⭐

Ending: 5⭐

=Overall=

5-stars⭐

~12/01/25~