Hunger Games Movie

Since I posted my "H" post early - on Sunday, I thought I would post a different one today - as scheduled!  - Even if it is short and sweet!!!!

Well, I finally got a chance to see the Hunger Games movie tonight!  What a blast it was.  Eventhough it was approximately two and a half hours long, it didn't feel like it.  I was so wrapped up in the games, that it went by so fast!


I did read the books last year, and absolutely loved them.  Although the movie was not as great as the books, it was very much worth watching.  As with most books to movies - the books have so much more detail - you have so many more images running through your mind.  The creators of The Hunger Games movie did a wonderful job in trying to depict everything they could in the time they had.  I think they came pretty close.  My daughter who had not read the books thoroughly enjoyed the movie.  If you haven't seen it yet - What are you waiting for?

Dystopia if you Dare!!!!!!

With all the hype of The Hunger Games, dystopian novels have taken center stage!


You might ask, What is dystopia?  The definition provided on Wikipedia is:  A dystopia is the idea of a society in a repressive and controlled state, often under the guise of being utopian.  I think that states it pretty well.  There is just something that draws you in - controversy, moral issues, just a lot of thinking involved.  They are not usually a calm, sedate read!


I knew I liked dystopian novels, but I didn't realized just how much, until I started reading more and more of them.  I think the first one I remember reading was The Giver by Lois Lowry.  



I recently ran across a wonderful infographic The Dystopian Timeline to The Hunger Games on Goodreads.  You'll want to check it out.


There are many lists out there with great dystopian titles.  Here are a few you might want to explore:

2012 Must Have Dystopians!

Favorites in the YA Dystopian Genre

If you've read any good dystopian novels, please share them in the comments below!