Happy Hunger Games!

As a lover of books, I always look forward to seeing a book turned into a movie. Of course, it's also a little scary. Will it be a good adaptation? True to the essence of the book? Will the characters be the way I imagined them while I was reading?



The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is officially released tonight at midnight as, what some people are calling, the film of the year. I am beyond excited for this movie, as I have been a fan of the books for about two years now. I've heard nothing but good reviews so far from the critics who have seen it, and I can't wait!

In case you haven't heard, The Hunger Games is the story of a future dystopian society, in which the government maintains control by forcing children from all twelve districts to compete in an arena until only one is left alive. Although it may seem crazy and violent at first, this book has more than meets the eye. Suzanne Collins writes with such suspense that most people are unable to put it down. The themes of love, sacrifice, justice, and courage are inspiring, and the characters fascinating.

It's been compared to Harry Potter and Twilight in its popularity, and, as there are two more books to turn into films, this franchise promises to be just as big or bigger. As someone who works in and loves the library, I'm thrilled to see such interest in the books. It's exciting to be part of something this big happening in the world of literature.

Although the Lackawanna County Library System owns multiple copies of each book in the series (The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay), they are pretty hard to get right now, due to overwhelming demand! So when you can, pick them up and give them a try. You might be surprised.

Laura
On behalf of the ACL