I never thought I could finish a book in one seating again. I just couldn’t put it down! Whenever I finish a chapter, I always end up saying, “I need to know what will happen next“ until I finally read the words END OF BOOK ONE. *sigh* This is a must-read. And I’m excited to see the movie!
To give you a little bit of a background, Hunger Games is an annual mandatory game for the people of Panem (divided into 12 districts). Each district should have two representatives - a boy and a girl - to fight for their lives. This game is to entertain The Capitol and to remind the people of Panem that the rebellion happened years ago against them was the biggest mistake.
The story revolves around the game itself particulary with how Katniss Everdeen (the female tribute from District 12) play it and try to stay alive.
By the way, only 1 among the 24 tributes from 12 districts should survive. Until …
Excerpt:
During the interview of District 12’s male tribute - Peeta.
(Katniss) I’m coming back into focus when Caesar asks him if he has a girlfriend back home. Peeta hesitates, then give an unconvincing shake of his head.
“Handsome lad like you, there must be some special girl. Come on, what’s her name?” says Caesar.
Peeta sighs. “Well, there is this one girl. I’ve had a crush on her ever since I can remember. But I’m pretty sure she didn’t know I was alive until the reaping.”
Sounds of sympathy from the crowd. Unrequited love they can relate to.
“She have another fellow?” asks Caesar.
“I don’t know, but a lot of boys like her,” says Peeta.
”So here’s what you do.You win, you go home. She can’t turn you down then, eh?” says Caesar encouragingly.
“I don’t think it’s going to work out. Winning … won’t help in my case,” says Peeta.
“Why ever not? says Caesar, mystified.
Peeta blushes beet red and stammers out. “Because … because … she came here with me.”
Read the book if you are interested to know why and how that excerpt lead to a shocking outcome of the 74th Hunger Games. :) And may the odds be ever in your favor.
