ARELY RAMOS
STAFF WRITER

Author Suzanne Collins introduces “The Hunger Games” as the first book to the epic trilogy, leaving readers anxious in completing what seems like a never-ending story.

Though the series was first released in 2008, the excitement of seeing the games on the big screen is making the series exceedingly famous.

The plot unravels when a district rebels, causing the Capitol to punish the remaining districts by forcing two teenagers from each of the twelve districts to fight one another in an arena with provided weapons. As part of entertainment for the public, the games are aired live on television. The winner represents their district as well as receives honor and respect for themselves and family. Children are entered at the age of twelve and must fight against the other competitors until only one survives.

The main character, Katniss Everdeen, is responsible for taking care of her mother and sister, and to do so, she trespasses outside the fences of District 12 in order to hunt for food, entering the Hunger Games arena and changing her life forever. “The Hunger Games” offers friendship, love and rebellion, all within the first book of the series.

Collins’ detailed descriptions of the characters and object in the book are so specific, it feels as if the reader is a part of the rebellion. You will not be able to eat or sleep without knowing what characters Katniss, Peeta and Gale will endure next. The anticipation is unbearable.

Though another book may seem like a distraction to your homework or obligations, once you begin reading the first page, putting it down will seem impossible. Regardless the genres you’re most interested in, “The Hunger Games” is by far the best all-around book I have ever read.