The Hunger Games
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Reviewed: “Allegiant” by Veronica Roth
I was just about to start reading ALLEGIANT, the last of the DIVERGENT trilogy by Veronica Roth, when the news broke that the book would be broken into two movies. To say I was surprised that Lionsgate, the company behind splitting the final books of both TWILIGHT and THE HUNGER GAMES, was splitting the final book of their latest… Continue reading
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Reviewed: “Divergent” by Veronica Roth
I was wary about another dystopian YA series. Maybe it was because of how much I love Suzanne Collins’ THE HUNGER GAMES and maybe I didn’t think anything could live up to what she did. But the endless previews, ads, and other press coverage of the recently released Divergent film made me curious enough to give… Continue reading
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Film adaptations of books
I don’t know about you, but I’m firmly on the fence when it comes to film adaptations of books. There really are scant few films I’ve seen that were based on books that I really, really liked. Maybe part of my problem is that the movies I feel most strongly about are adaptations of the… Continue reading
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Book #9: “Mockingjay” by Suzanne Collins
Yes, you read that right. I have finished Mockingjay already. How could I not? I tried desperately to ration the book out and make it last longer. It didn’t work. Not a bit. In terms of the three books in the series, this one is my second favorite. Some parts moved a little too slowly for… Continue reading
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Book #8: “Catching Fire” by Suzanne Collins
After being underwhelmed by The Hunger Games, I can safely say that I absolutely loved every word of Catching Fire. I’m picky when it comes to books, too, so that’s saying something. Catching Fire had just the right balance of everything you could possibly want in a book; love, hate, friendship, family, drama, angst, action,… Continue reading
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Book #7: “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins
Oh, it only took me five days to read the thing everyone is talking about. Very nice. That I read it so fast, not the book. I was, in a word, underwhelmed. Maybe too much buildup with the film coming out and everyone else on the planet telling me how amazing the book is? Yeah,… Continue reading
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Once again, I’m going to cave and join “the thing” late … very late
That’s right, people, I’m am about to being The Hunger Games. Yes, I know. Everyone has already read the book/series. And I know that, since the movie opened the other day, everyone has probably already seen it. I’m good with that. I never like to risk getting involved in something that’ll flop and flop badly.… Continue reading
About Me
An English diarist and naval administrator. I served as administrator of the Royal Navy and Member of Parliament. I had no maritime experience, but I rose to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II through patronage, diligence, and my talent for administration.
Adventures With Words 