Bookmobiles from around the world

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Hunger Games

For those of you who haven't read the book, a nice alternative is the audiobook version.  I had already read the books (still haven't seen the movie, darnit) but had to listen to an audiobook for a class.  My daughters and I enjoyed driving around listening to it.  Here is my review (also from class): 

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, read by Carolyn McCormick.

A post-war United States is now comprised of 12 struggling districts ruled with an iron fist. As part of a surrender pact, each year 2 teens from each district have to compete in the televised Hunger Games in which they fight to death.  Katniss Everdeen takes her younger sister’s place as District 12’s girl tribute.  Her hard scrapple life has made her a survivor and she is a believable and sympathetic character.  Collin’s gripping tale is fast-paced. It brings up ethical dilemmas such as love versus death, government control, reality TV, and class. McCormick’s narration captures the action and suspense of the novel as well as the emotional underpinnings of the brutality that Katniss and other tributes must face. Her telling of the story is spot-on; the only downside is that she falters a bit on the voices: Katniss’ is too timid and high-pitched to fit the character. Part of a trilogy, this will appeal to fans of Bacialupi’s Ship Breaker, teens and adults alike.