YES YES YES. I will make you like this series. 🤣 The foreshadowing is incredible. I think you need to read the original trilogy before Ballad even though Ballad is a prequel. It just makes more sense. Do you not like first person writing?
Yes!! That’s what we’re doing! I’m glad, I thought the same thing but I wasn’t 100% certain. 😁 I don’t mind first-person writing when it’s done well…I just didn’t think it was done well when I read it in middle school. 🙈 BUT I did read Ballad and really enjoyed it!
I read the first one back in the day, but didn't continue. I find I struggle with the first person present tense style narratives. It leaves you breathless and claustrophobic, which is certainly the intent, but which is not my favorite way to experience a book. I think the STORY and the COMMENTARY are very interesting, though. Buddy read seems like the right way to go!
I totally agree! Thank you for sharing your perspective. It’s not my favorite writing style and that makes it difficult to want to continue, but the story itself is really interesting. I’m thinking reading it with a bunch of friends will make the overall experience much more enjoyable! 😊
i totally get not wanting to read Hunger Games over the holidays 🤣🤣 like "Merry Christmas 😃... okay I'm going to go read about mass murder now." 😂 no thanks. Break is a good idea 😝
YES YES YES. I will make you like this series. 🤣 The foreshadowing is incredible. I think you need to read the original trilogy before Ballad even though Ballad is a prequel. It just makes more sense. Do you not like first person writing?
Yes!! That’s what we’re doing! I’m glad, I thought the same thing but I wasn’t 100% certain. 😁 I don’t mind first-person writing when it’s done well…I just didn’t think it was done well when I read it in middle school. 🙈 BUT I did read Ballad and really enjoyed it!
I read the first one back in the day, but didn't continue. I find I struggle with the first person present tense style narratives. It leaves you breathless and claustrophobic, which is certainly the intent, but which is not my favorite way to experience a book. I think the STORY and the COMMENTARY are very interesting, though. Buddy read seems like the right way to go!
I totally agree! Thank you for sharing your perspective. It’s not my favorite writing style and that makes it difficult to want to continue, but the story itself is really interesting. I’m thinking reading it with a bunch of friends will make the overall experience much more enjoyable! 😊
I can't wait to do this buddy read with you and convert you to THG fandom 🤣
We shall see, my friend. We shall see 🤭
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i totally get not wanting to read Hunger Games over the holidays 🤣🤣 like "Merry Christmas 😃... okay I'm going to go read about mass murder now." 😂 no thanks. Break is a good idea 😝
HAHAAHA you get it!! I definitely need that built-in pause 😭