The Hunger Games

I am an enormous fan of the Hunger Games series. If you haven't read at least the first book (entitled simply The Hunger Games), I would really urge you to pick up a copy sometime!

After a trip to Barnes and Noble (one of my favorite places, actually) around a year ago, I finally listened to numerous peers and bought a copy of the novel. I then proceeded to spend the entire night (and early morning) fully engrossed in the story. I know the cliché "I couldn't put the book down" is disgustingly overused, but in this instance, The Hunger Games literally did not leave my hands until I finished. The thoughts of "Oh, I have youth orchestra very early tomorrow morning" vanished as soon as I was finished with the first chapter. The characters, dark setting, mystery, and unceasing tension made me interchangeably uneasy, hopeful, terrified, and sympathetic to the main characters. The story is unceasing and driving, but wonderful. I enjoyed supremely the entire story.

So has Hollywood, apparently. After the completion of the trilogy in book format, it was announced that the first book would be adapted into a movie, with Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark, and Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne. And here is the new trailer, straight from its premier at the VMAs!

Some people find the trailer confusing, especially those who are not familiar with the story. I would not dare give spoilers away on the amazing series, but do not be turned off if the trailer seems too short! It is, I believe, only a teaser trailer, and the story is so beautifully rich and interesting. Read the book: you will not be disappointed! Or, if you're not a book kind of person, simply wait until March 23, 2012. It's going to be amazing!