Book Remarks: Suzanne Collins, “Catching Fire” (2009)

I found The Hunger Games — the first book, that is — imperfect yet intriguing. That is also how I describe myself on my better days. The characters Suzanne Collins created were compelling enough for me to want to keep going with the trilogy, as opposed, in contrast, to the relative lack of curiosity I experienced after finishing the first Twilight book. I just finished the second Hunger Games book, Catching Fire, and it was entertaining, albeit not as much of a page-turner as the first one. Here are some reactions, written for those who have already read the book themselves.

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Doug Benson on The Hunger Games vs 21 Jump Street

I want to finally finish The Hunger Games book before seeing the movie, but stand-up comedian Doug Benson suggests that I shouldn’t be in such a rush. A frequent segment on his Doug Loves Movies podcast is “Watch This Not That.” This week’s installment:

The number one movie in the country is The Hunger Games, the least exciting movie about children trying to kill each other that I have ever seen. The number two movie is 21 Jump Street, the funniest adaptation of a TV show that wasn’t funny that I have ever seen. So watch Jump Street not Hunger Games.

This has been “Watch This Not That.”

I like Doug, but still plan on watching both, although my attempt to avoid the excess of Hunger Games buzz is obviously starting to fail.


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