Books into Movies ... anyone read The Hunger Games

[Karen]

I loved these books, a quick read, pretty engrossing, and really gave a good feel for the atmosphere and characters.

They recently released the trailer for it, and I was very disappointed. I was a tad worried when I saw they had cast Jennifer Lawrence, but thought, well sometimes actors can transform themselves for a role. But if you have read the books, what did you think when you saw the trailer?

My immediate impression was I dislike it even more than I expected to. Everyone looked well-fed and clean and healthy, far too much for people living on the brink of starvation ... what did you think?

Besides JL being way too old to look a convincing 15 ... she seemed to have absolutely none of Katniss' toughness or edge or determination.

Whereas I have seen a few pictures and the trailer for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and while I have been told the movies leave out a pretty major character in the book, at least Rooney Mara looks thin, somewhat androgynous and wary - which fits the character Lisbeth.

[finn's mom]

I have several bookworm friends and relatives, and I use that term with LOVE, because I only wish I could devour books like they do! I haven't heard what they've thought of the trailer, but i know they loved the books. I'd like to read them!

[Karen]

Do read them, they are really good, and a fast read. I bet your library will have them! You might have to reserve to be able to read them in the correct order, but maybe not!

[Roxyluvsme13]

One of my friends is totally obsessed with the Hunger Games, she made my roommate read them, and I'm borrowing the first book over Christmas break. I've seen the trailer, but was really confused. I'll give my opinion after reading the book!

[Karen]

One of my friends is totally obsessed with the Hunger Games, she made my roommate read them, and I'm borrowing the first book over Christmas break. I've seen the trailer, but was really confused. I'll give my opinion after reading the book!

Try to wipe the trailer from your mind, and enjoy the books! I think they assumed everyone seeing the trailer had already read the books and was familiar with the story, because it is pretty befuddling if you haven't!

[jennielynn1970]

I feel guilty... I'm a librarian, and I could NOT get into the books. I bought them myself for our middle school library last year, and tried to read the first one. Couldn't get into it. Tried again. Nope. Just not my cup of tea. Won't watch the movies either. I loved the Twilight series, but do not like the movies. Just me. I prefer books to the movies made out of them.

Hope those who read The Hunger Games and watch the movies do like them, I've heard a lot good about them, but, like I said, they are just not for me.

Has anyone read the series The Forest of Hands and Teeth?? Now that one I could get my teeth (ha!) into. Might be interested in a movie of that one, but not sure.