Have you ever just finished reading a really great book and wished that you could broadcast the recommendation to everyone you know and even to perfect strangers?! Good reads do that to you- stir your hearts, find your inner voice, hold your breath in anticipation and basically makes you pump your fist and say "That was a shiok (Singapore slang for great) read!"

Well, this is a platform for us to share these great experiences with one another! All too often, we read a superb book and do not have the chance to pen down our thoughts and to recommend it to someone else. Do that now, by dropping us an email at bookpicks4all@gmail.com so that we can post it on this blog.

Do, however, bear in mind that kids as well as adults read this blog, so do be discerning in your recommendation, choosing only wholesome and noteworthy reads. Much thanks to all and happy reviewing!

Saturday, 12 May 2012

Must-Read for Teens:The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Hi all! Sorry for not updating for such a long time because we haven't really had time. Today, I'll be reviewing the most talked-about book of the year, The Hunger Games. It is the 1st book in The Hunger Games trilogy, the 2nd being Catching Fire & the last book Mockingjay. The movie based on the novel has become a big hit here in Singapore, especially with the teenagers who enjoy the book just as much. For those who still unsure of the plot, the book is set in a place called Panem (a post-apocalyptic North America) & is about a 16-year-old girl named Katniss Everdeen from District 12 who volunteers to take her 12-year-old sister Primrose's place in the 74th annual Hunger Games, a live televised TV show where teens fight to the death for victory, along with her fellow District 12 member, Peeta Mellark.

This book is definitely a great read & seeing from the huge response from teenagers who have read the book, it is a must-read for all those who enjoy an exciting read with unexpected events that get your heart pumping. When I first read the book, it was so captivating that I couldn't put it down! I personally dislike reading books with a lot of violence & fighting but this is an exception as there is a lot of suspense in the book. Though it is a dystopian fiction novel, there is a bit of romance between the 2 protagonists, giving an appropriate balance between the fighting & the budding romance, thus it is great for those who do not like too much violence, like myself. The movie also did not disappoint. Although the book's ending may be a bit abrupt, it  provides a cliffhanger that makes you want to read the 2nd book even more! Enjoy & "may the odds be ever in your favour"!
Lydia
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