Hunger Games

[Johnnie]

I think that The Hunger Ganes is a good enough book for teenagers but it has two fundamental flaws. There is no attempt to indicate how the government obtained and how it retains its control. The same premise lies behind 1984 but that is believable because Orwell explains what the control is based on. The second flaw - I don't think that is too strong a word - is that there is very little character development. Odd people pop up but it is not easy to understand their minsets. I'm referring particularly to the two adult mentors. That said, I read the book and quite enjoyed it within its limitations. It's not a book that we shall be reading in twenty years time.

[Terpe]

.... It's not a book that we shall be reading in twenty years time....

You're right, of course. But it just made me smile as it reminded me of what my old dad always used to tell me that no-one will have heard of the Beatles in 20 years time.
That was in the 60's

I've neither read the book nor seen the film. But sounds interesting, especially given the popularity.
Same was said about ET
We never know eh?