I have read a lot of books and the ones that stand out and intrigue me the most are the ones with hardships, intensity, romance all mixed into one. Hunger games is an example of a book that offers all those three things. The hardships of the major characters are unrealistic though some aspects are relatable along with their status and personalities.
Hunger games is about a teenage girl who lives in poverty in a futuristic setting. There are different "districts" in this country that they live in and there is one major city where only the rich can live in. In these districts the setting is very modern, there are simple houses, markets, trees and such but the city's setting is more futuristic with advanced technology and fashion. The main characters name is Katniss and she is a tough, free-minded girl who has to take responsibility of taking care of her little sister and her mother who has become depressed over her fathers death. Every year there is an even called "Hunger Games" which is basically two children between the ages of 12-18 are chosen to battle each other for their lives in an arena filled with other kids. Only one kids comes out alive at the end. Its a cruel and brutal blood bath and is used as entertainment for the city folks. And to teach each district, who have tried to revolt before, an everlasting lesson. Eventually the day of choosing kids arrives and in an unfortunate turn of events, Katniss's little sister, Prim has been chosen. Katniss, hysterical has then no choice but to volunteer in place of her sister. Another person chosen is Peta, the son of the baker who has secretly been in love with Katniss all his life due to her beautiful singing voice genetically passed on from her father. The two teens go off to their doom, sent into battle fighting against one another, killing to survive.

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