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paintedbluerose In reply to Caretaker-of-Myth [2011-03-09 03:15:54 +0000 UTC]

I know they aren't the most original, but they are written a whole lot better than Twilight is. Yes, there are things I don't like about HG but thats with everything. The thing is NOTHING Meyer does or has is original.

I do know the flaws of the books I read. Its how the idea is conveyed the makes original or not.

And...I've never heard of Battle Royale before...

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paintedbluerose In reply to myah5000 [2011-02-26 21:39:44 +0000 UTC]

You should read them. They're going to do a movie and its going to come out next year.

Basically its about these games that children aged 12 to 17 (I believe) have to fight to win. Winning means everything. Losing means certain death. Tweleve districts. Twenty four kids. Only one survivor. Pretty much everyone dies. But they're very good. I couldn't put them down

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paintedbluerose In reply to animeninja90 [2011-02-26 14:12:29 +0000 UTC]

Me too!

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animeninja90 In reply to paintedbluerose [2011-02-26 17:15:27 +0000 UTC]

Kool!

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paintedbluerose In reply to YOYOLOVER5656 [2011-02-26 04:01:57 +0000 UTC]

It is epic. Seriously. I can not wait till the movie comes out!

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YOYOLOVER5656 In reply to paintedbluerose [2011-02-26 23:28:13 +0000 UTC]

ME EITHER. They casted Peeta already, but he's a brunette. If they don't dye his hair I will be seriously upset.

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paintedbluerose In reply to YOYOLOVER5656 [2011-02-27 02:56:14 +0000 UTC]

Say what?! But... he's... not brunette. He's... blonde... I mean... I am reading that right, right? They mentioned that he wasn't brunette, right? Why did they cast him as such? They better dye his hair. It goes against the book/story. Cause ONLY Katniss and Gale had the darker hair. Which made them unique. Different.

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YOYOLOVER5656 In reply to paintedbluerose [2011-02-27 03:11:15 +0000 UTC]

Exactly my thoughts!!!
Have you read the 3rd book yet?

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paintedbluerose In reply to YOYOLOVER5656 [2011-02-27 03:14:43 +0000 UTC]

Yes I have. I wasn't as crazy about it as the rest of the books, but I still loved the series. Have you read it?

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YOYOLOVER5656 In reply to paintedbluerose [2011-02-27 03:17:12 +0000 UTC]

I have indeed. I liked it actually. I think the first was the best, I think Catching Fire was OK (still really good, just not as good as the first) and Mockingjay was very good. I liked that District 13 was kinda bad too, and not just this perfect rebellion place. It was interesting

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paintedbluerose In reply to YOYOLOVER5656 [2011-02-27 03:27:21 +0000 UTC]

Yeah. Catching Fire I didn't mind, but it seemed a bit repeating the first one. Still good though. While I did like certain things in Mockingjay, I just think she cut things a bit too short and didn't explain everything as well as I would have liked. I mean her sister dies, and that's it. It took me a couple times reading to realize that's what happened. Gale goes to another district and it's like, oh, he left. Whatever. The guy was in love with her, and that's it. She thinks she's in love with him, and she's okay she never sees him again. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for Peeta/Katniss, I just think Gale should have gotten some notice of something. You know? And everyone died! D: Some I didn't realized they died till later in the book. I was a bit upset with some that died, but I understand they had to. I was okay with it.
Overall, I would buy the book. (I'm cheap and it has to be a very good book for me to buy it. I usually get my books from the library. ) I think some of it could have been better, but I did enjoy reading it. I got the first one, now I just need to get the other two. I'm also lazy.

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YOYOLOVER5656 In reply to paintedbluerose [2011-02-27 04:19:34 +0000 UTC]

I completely agree, but at the same time I don't think she wanted to drag out the book. For example, Finnick was one of my absolute favorite characters, and literally it was like "Finnick died." and that was it. No more than that. I mean, I think she could have added /something/ more to it.
And I agree with the Gale thing, too. Gale was a great character and I think he deserved a lot more. I think his going to another district was kind of an 'easy way out' for the plot. (This is coming from an avid Gale/Katniss supporter lol)

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paintedbluerose In reply to YOYOLOVER5656 [2011-02-27 23:09:19 +0000 UTC]

Exactly. I do think there were certain things, like Finnicks death, that were perfect the way they were. Then it seems that it was just one of those, eh, I don't care, I just want this to end, sort of feel to it. I don't know... Maybe it's just me. The writer/editor in me who wants something else. I get picky at times.

I know! I liked him, but just thought Peeta was better for Katniss, but the way he was just brushed off like that... Yeah, it was a disappointment. It was like she didn't want the drama anymore and had Gale decide for Katniss that she should be with Peeta. Oh well. Can't complain too much. I'm curious how this movie is going to play out as well. As long as it doesn't bomb, I'll be okay with whatever they do.

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YOYOLOVER5656 In reply to paintedbluerose [2011-03-01 00:29:30 +0000 UTC]

Me too. I really really really hope the movie is great. I just hope it doesn't get /so/ big that people start hating it, like Twi-suck. XD

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paintedbluerose In reply to YOYOLOVER5656 [2011-03-01 00:52:29 +0000 UTC]

Oh geez, I hope not too. That'll suck big time.

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YOYOLOVER5656 In reply to paintedbluerose [2011-03-01 00:57:50 +0000 UTC]

I know D: Then everyone will be all "Dude you like Hunger Games? *puts on hipster glasses* WAY TOO MAINSTREAM" and I'll be all sitting here like "uhm... I liked it first. kthnxbai." XD

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paintedbluerose In reply to YOYOLOVER5656 [2011-03-01 01:04:20 +0000 UTC]

Exactly.

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YOYOLOVER5656 In reply to paintedbluerose [2011-03-01 01:08:41 +0000 UTC]

Then everything will be all awkward. Me with my Mockingjay pin and people will be like "AHH HUNGER GAMES DORK" and I'll be all "Urhm... I liked it... *dons hipster glasses* before it was cool" XD

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paintedbluerose In reply to YOYOLOVER5656 [2011-03-01 01:28:02 +0000 UTC]

I am a dork, so I don't care one way or another if they call me one. I'm a happy dork!

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YOYOLOVER5656 In reply to paintedbluerose [2011-03-01 21:40:17 +0000 UTC]

Hehe I'm a dork too. At least I admit it XD

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paintedbluerose In reply to YOYOLOVER5656 [2011-03-01 23:37:50 +0000 UTC]

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