The Hunger Games (Books + general franchise discussion)

[Déjà Vu]

I am huge Hunger Games fan. I own all the movies and the books but it's been a long since I read or watched them.

[Shiny Star]

I am huge Hunger Games fan. I own all the movies and the books but it's been a long since I read or watched them.

It’s been a while for me too. I watched the first movie when it came out in the cinema back in 2012 then I read all the books within a week time frame. I remember that my sister also bought the books too because they were cheap so we have two sets in our household. I sometimes watch key scenes on YouTube though.

[JHG]

I’m excited for this prequel book. They released the release date and book title, which is ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ releases in May 2020. I’ll definitely be buying this as I have been a long-term The Hunger Games fan. Hopefully this book will do the rest of the series justice.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/winterisc...c-con/amp/

And I can tell you it did not. Hungary Games died with Mockingjay and Battle Royale. Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes just dumped on the grave. 
I’m done with Hungary Games; I’m sticking with better things.

[Kyng]

And now, a new book (called Sunrise on the Reaping) has been announced:

https://news.sky.com/story/hunger-games-...s-13149050

This will be another prequel - set 24 years before the first book, but 40 years after The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. So I guess this will tell Haymitch's story?

[JHG]

And now, a new book (called Sunrise on the Reaping) has been announced:

https://news.sky.com/story/hunger-games-...s-13149050

This will be another prequel - set 24 years before the first book, but 40 years after The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. So I guess this will tell Haymitch's story?

Aw shucks! I wanted it to either just end right there or have Rule Romania instead!

[Megan]

Oh neat! Definitely will be getting that!

Edit: And pre-ordered.

Also I guess an illustrated version of the first is coming out? I saw it on Barnes and Noble here.

[LadyJirachu]

I read the first hunger games book, and found it was an enjoyable read. Defenetly was intense and suspenceful! I tried reading the second, but it gets really gruesome, so I had a hard time stomaching that after awhile….but, maybe down the road, I will give it another go. The franchise in general is interesting.

[Shiny Star]

Fans have wanted a book on Haymitch’s story for the longest time so this is a good idea. Real ones remember that really good fanmade video on YouTube.

[Shiny Star]

Spoiler

I haven’t got too far yet. I’ve just finished the opening scene where Haymitch runs to Snow’s mansion with the dead body of Lorella. It’s awful that his reaping was rigged and I already know from the other books that his girl and family will die. I really like Maysilee and I know that they are allies in the arena even if she is stuck up. I am enjoying seeing more backstory of the characters, such as Katniss’s dad, mum and Effie. I am looking forward to reading this even if it will hurt.

I’ve started reading the new Hunger Games book. Wow - my heart breaks.

[JHG]

Spoiler

I haven’t got too far yet. I’ve just finished the opening scene where Haymitch runs to Snow’s mansion with the dead body of Lorella. It’s awful that his reaping was rigged and I already know from the other books that his girl and family will die. I really like Maysilee and I know that they are allies in the arena even if she is stuck up. I am enjoying seeing more backstory of the characters, such as Katniss’s dad, mum and Effie. I am looking forward to reading this even if it will hurt.

I’ve started reading the new Hunger Games book. Wow - my heart breaks.

Good for you. I refuse to.