Romance overdone?

So, I really liked the story. I thought it was very creative, and a page turner. The cruelty of the whole society was very chilling and effectively drawn. However, I thought the romance thing was a bit overdone. I see the role it played in the story, but the kissing and sappy comments got a little bit much. Anyone else?

Hunger Games

Hunger Games is the first book of a trilogy. The second is called "Catching Fire" and the third, "Mockingjay" is due out the end of the summer.

Could Hunger Games have just been one book and ended as it did? Did there need to be a series? Now that you know there are other books, how is the story going to continue? How would you LIKE it to continue?

Hunger Games

Cinna, Haymitch, Effie, Ceasar Flickerman -- They all seem to have "good sides" but are all still heavily involved in this horrible tradition of the Hunger Games. Are they just complacent participants, involved because they have to be or are they supportive of The Games?

Hunger Games

Do you think that current events could have shaped the idea for and story of the book? Do you think this could ever happen to the America we know? Were there any positive features of the "New" Panem (America) that could benefit our society today?

Hunger Games

This book is written as a young adult (YA) novel. Do you think this is appropriate for young readers -- why or why not? Did the subject matter read differently/weigh heavier/easier read for you because of where you are in your adult life?

Hunger Games: Discussion

Before the Games start, Peeta tells Katniss, " . . . I want to die as myself . . . I don't want them to change me in there. Turn me into some kind of monster that I'm not."

Do you think that the other tributes changed in the arena or were groomed to BE a certain way (such as the Careers) ? Do you think that Peeta or Katniss every changed in the arena? Was Katniss' constant awareness of the cameras and what the viewers were watching and perceiving her playing the game or her changing?