The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Final Question

What part was your LEAST favorite?
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  1. BethanyMarch 24, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    The girl that died-Laura?. I found myself so at peace when I would read and discover Marty's progress, then the girl's drama on the side seemed to disrupt the great fairytale conveyor belt!

    I guess I am a sucker for the good "it will all be okay" parts.

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  2. Jenny Axford CookMarch 25, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I didn't like the neighbor guy that would show up after the work was all done and how it effected his family. I know it was probably realistic, but it made me feel bad for them.

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  3. The Eight FamilyMarch 26, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I thought the worst part - or at least the part I liked the least was that there was such loneliness and sadness for Marty at first. I can't imagine feeling so alone and not having anything you could do about it. I guess that is not something I liked least about the book because that was the reality of Marty's life and what she had to go through. I just can't help but imagine the incredible hopelessness that you would feel - especially without a real belief in God. HARD!!

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  4. The SimonsMarch 27, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Laura's story was my least favorite. It felt like a big story line and not a lot of info to go along with it. I guess the reason for including it might have been the idea of how life throws hard things at you all the time and you have to rely on faith and the good times to get you through it.

    I did want to say - I had many favorite parts! I even dog-eared some of them to read over again. I loved Marty's conversation with Ma about Ben and how love can come slow and gradually sometimes (aka: Love comes softly :). Along those same lines, I love how the story ended and how Marty says, "What can I say about this man who comforted her when she sorrowed, understood her joys, gave her strength when her own strength was spent, shared with her his God." It just reminded me so much of how I feel about my husband and how love really is gradual, a process.

    My other favorite part is during the Easter sermon when Marty understands the Atonement and says, "Lord, I ask ya to be doing what yer intending in my heart." I LOVED that line and had never thought of submission to God's will in that way - In terms of doing what His will is, not just in your life and your actions but in your heart as well.

    I really did enjoy this book and thanks mom for choosing a good one. Yea for me - this is my second EVER book to read that was not a church book or one required for school!! Am I an official reader yet?

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  5. SueMarch 28, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Yes Kara, you do qualify as an official reader now! Keep it up!!!

    Just a note for those of you interested in the rest of the story... in the next books in this series you do find out a lot more about most of the neighbors and other people mentioned in this book. It answers a lot of questions about the lives of all these people (including Laura, I think). It's interesting to find out more about what happens to Clark, Marty, Missie and the rest of their family too. I kindof hate to be left hanging with stories - I guess I want to know the rest of what goes on in their lives - and that things work out OK (whatever OK is).

    Anyway, I also loved the meaning of the title of this book. Isn't it interesting that often when you really get to know people (often slowly), you do understand them better, and then you can develop a much deeper love for them. You seem to get more of a sense of what they're like inside.

    Thanks for all your comments. I have really enjoyed this!
    I'm excited for the next book too. Happy reading to everyone!

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  6. The Eight FamilyMarch 29, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    The next book is just as great so far - I am 1/2 way through it and Abby is almost done. It does develop some other characters stories more yet it stays right with the main characters too. I hate it when sequels don't do that. It has felt like a complete continuation of the first book to me. Maybe I should have chosen "Loves Enduring Promise" for my book. I would recommend reading the next one for sure!!

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