The Hunger Games

The Hunger games was written by Suzanne Collins, author of many fiction books. She has another Series call Gregor the Overlander, which is a series I have read in middle school and fiercely enjoyed. Looking up her profile was amazing because it had an impact on the way I read the book. It raised the expectation levels that i had for this book much higher, and in all honesty I did finish the book in one day. The Hunger Games has two more books in its series which i will most likely read due to the cliffhanging ending at the end.
The first section is setting the story, explaining how the United States became what it is, and why the Hunger Games are held. It also brings into perspective who the characters are and why they are significant. The main character, Katniss, would usually encounter someone, and go off on a tangent in a new direction by describing what the character is, and how he or she is significant to the author. It shows that Katniss is working to put food on the table, and a friend helps her with this.  There are 12 sections (13 before it got annihilated) and due to a conflict, the other Sections must serve the Capitol. The Hunger games was created to display the power of the Capitol. Katniss was actually not picked, but Primrose, her sibling, was chosen. The chances of this happening were slim to none, but Katniss, in panic, decided to volunteer to go in her place, because the games are for 12 - 18 years of age, and Primrose was 12. Because 2 are chosen, one boy and one girl, another was picked, and it just so happens to be the baker's son. Katniss feels in debt to him because he has given her a 2 loaves a bread when it seemed her family was going to starve to death.
It is told in a first person perspective of Katniss, and she describes many by going on tangents and describing past experiences. The perspective the author chose helps develop the story farther down because of what happens between Katniss and Peeta, the baker's son. It offers only her perspective and it keeps certain elements hidden until later. Also, it helps the readers sort of sympathize and understand Katniss by putting themselves into her shoes.