This week, I read and a reviewing a classic – at least in my opinion. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins will remain one of my favourite books. It is a dystopian novel set in post – war America, where they are split into 12 districts, or factions. 24 children, 2 from each district, are sent into the Hunger Games to battle to the death, with only one victor.

This is the movie adaptation of the book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel for several reasons. First, is its underlying political themes. It is clear that a dictatorship and total control does not work. I also enjoyed the development of all the characters – it seems like most of them go through their own personal growth throughout the novel. In addition, I appreciated how although there was a sprinkle of romance in the novel, and it turned out to play an important role, it didn’t overpower the whole storyline.

I also enjoyed how the protagonist was a woman. In many novels even in these modern times, dystopians tend to focus on men. It is refreshing to see the strength of a woman on full display.

By far one of my favourite novels I have read!