the hunger games trilogy is slated to become the next twilight or harry potter. the suzanne collins-penned trifecta already has a big literary following, and production on the first film in the series starts in just a couple of months - so, natch, i had to read it. the young adult series is super easy to read, and super fast paced. here's some background - 16-year-old katniss everdeen lives in futuristic panem, the country that inherited war-torn north america. panem consists of 12 unique "districts" (similar to our states) and a capital. after an uprising against the capitol some 70+ years ago, and the destruction of a 13th district, an annual "hunger games" is held and broadcast nationwide to remind everyone of the country's destruction. the hunger games consist of two tributes from each district competing in an area to the death, until only one tribute remains. it should be no surprise that, in the first book, katniss becomes one of those tributes. the first book follows her time in the games and (it shouldn't really be a spoiler, but just in case - spoiler alert!) the second and third books follow the after-effects of those games, which includes a second set of games for katniss and her co-tribute peeta. collins' stories are part anti-war allegory, part coming of age story. but don't worry - the stories aren't uber political, but rather a reminder of what war can bring. the books are filled with everything from political scandals to love triangles, giving every reader something juicy to hook onto. katniss' journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns until the very end; anything and everything you think you know about her world will surprise you, as will katniss herself. each of the books is not quite as good as the one that precedes it, but you'll want to keep going so you can know what happens. definitely check the series out if you want in on the next big thing to hit hollywood, or just want an easy fantasy read.
the cast of the trilogy has yet to be announced, so picture whoever you want as the characters. but, if you need some inspiration, the name being thrown around the most for the role of katniss is desperate housewives and nikita star lyndsy fonseca. and, after her oscar-buzz worthy performance in true grit, hailee steinfeld might be the next kristen stewart - but with better acting chops.
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