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HelpRe: Pronunciation question for those who've read Hunger Games
in reply to a message by Calla
...which is why I can't get into the series, even though I've tried. I know it's a stupid reason for giving up, but oh well.
"What matters most is how well you walk through the fire." -Charles Bukowski
"What matters most is how well you walk through the fire." -Charles Bukowski
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I would feel like a blue-ribbon fool ...
Everytime I had to pronounce Peetah in my head.
Everytime I had to pronounce Peetah in my head.
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Nah, it's a good name nerdy reason. Really, the writing isn't that good and the story isn't super-original so you aren't missing much. The first book was good, the second book was a bit stodgy, and the third book was absolutely horrible. I think the only reason it's really popular is because it fits the generic terms for today's mainstream movie goers. Pretty girl, some fight scenes, dystopian universe. Don't get me wrong, I am a fan of the first book and I think it brings up interesting ethical questions and scenarios, but I don't think it'll be a book people will remember 100 years from now. Unless the movies persist.
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I tried reading the first book, but the way it was written really put me off. It was...too simple , or something. I know that's a douchey way to describe it, but I never felt like I got in the mind of Katniss. It's worlds better than "Twilight", but that doesn't necessarily mean it's good . The back of a cereal box is worlds better than "Twilight".
Also, I'm not into dystopian stuff. I like "Brave New World" and "1984", but YA dystopia all seems the same to me. I read a synopsis on the "Divergent" series, and it sounds like Hunger Games 2.0. Think I'll be skipping that one, too.
Also, I'm not into dystopian stuff. I like "Brave New World" and "1984", but YA dystopia all seems the same to me. I read a synopsis on the "Divergent" series, and it sounds like Hunger Games 2.0. Think I'll be skipping that one, too.
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No, you're right, it is written very simply. It works with the story but obviously not for everyone. Of course it's better than "Twilight." Porn has better writing.
I'm fairly iffy on dystopian stuff, too. I don't mind dark but dystopian just seems... pointlessly bleak. My moods are attached to the books I read so I can't read too many dark books without getting into a funk. Dystopian just makes me sigh because I already want to change the world a lot as it is!
"Divergent" is not good. I tried it but... just, no. Nothing redeeming. It's a rehash of everything. Then I read the spoilers for the last book (I can't not know stuff!) and was glad I didn't force myself to read them. Eye roll inducing indeed.
I'm fairly iffy on dystopian stuff, too. I don't mind dark but dystopian just seems... pointlessly bleak. My moods are attached to the books I read so I can't read too many dark books without getting into a funk. Dystopian just makes me sigh because I already want to change the world a lot as it is!
"Divergent" is not good. I tried it but... just, no. Nothing redeeming. It's a rehash of everything. Then I read the spoilers for the last book (I can't not know stuff!) and was glad I didn't force myself to read them. Eye roll inducing indeed.
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Aren't they making "Divergent" movies, too? I swear they are, and that Kate Winslet is going to be in them.
I agree with dystopian being hopelessly bleak.
I agree with dystopian being hopelessly bleak.
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Actually, "Secret Life..."
But close ;)
But close ;)
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Ah!! I was close. As soon as I saw this I knew I was wrong! lol. Thanks for the correction. :)
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Not that I watch it or anything...because I totally don't. Never. Ever.
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Haha!! We all have our guilty pleasures.
I watch Pretty Little Liars.
There!! Secret outed! lol
I watch Pretty Little Liars.
There!! Secret outed! lol
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