BBC Week4: The Hunger Games!

Hello! Everyone finish? Was it what you expected?

Write a review of the book.

What did you like?

What didn't you like?

Then rate it! Each can have 5 stars.(mine will be at the bottom.

Plot: /5
Setting/Imagery: /5
Originality: /5
Ending: /5
Total Score: /20




I liked that it was so different then whats out there right now. It was a good break from vampires. Haha. I loved the plot in general, really.

I didn't like(and it may be odd) that it was sooo gruesome but there was no swearing. The author went to great lengths to not swear, they should have been careful about how vivid the violence was if they cared so much about who the reader was. While I don't like reading swear words, I could have do with the gore toned down a little.

Plot: 5/5(Great plot. No real holes and it reeled you in)
Setting/Imagery: 5/5(Loved the "end of everything" theme. Very vivid descriptions)
Originality: 4/5(while it was different I still feel it's a cross between City of Ember and Running Games)
Ending: 4/5(I wanted it to be "happier")
Total Score: 18/20

It was a great book that is hard to put down. One that I can read over and over again and not get sick of!

Umm? Burrrrr! (With some BBC news)

New England is getting hammered with snow right now. We are expecting at least 1-2 feet within the next 24-36 hours. Ick. Some snow is great. This much? not so much.

Everything is closed down for tomorrow and it's only been snowing for about 30 min. Hahaha. So little is home from school for at least a day and even the base is shut down for now! Family fun-snow day!(AKA Mommy nap day!)

To all those in the BBC: It has been decided that we will read the next book of the Hunger Games next! We are going to try to pick up the pace a little bit and see how it goes. I will post for sure page numbers but we are going to try to do it in 2 weeks not 4. Sound good?

I hope everyone is staying safe in this weather!

BBC: Hunger Games: Week 3!

Love it? I know you all do. Hahaha I've gotten a ton of comments on how you all want to finish reading it NOW!

I had a harder time coming up with questions because they were more statements then anything....

SO.

Week 3 prompts:

Ask a question for everyone to answer(in a comment) on your blog.

Then I want you to play casting director for the parts of Katniss and Peeta. Find an actress/actor(or just a picture) of who you think fits the part in your head.

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These would be my picks(for Katniss and Peeta...maybe even Gale)

Katniss Everdeen – Kaya Scodelario

Peeta Mellark – Alex Pettyfer

BBC: The Hunger Games: Week 2!

So since I haven't gone to bed yet, it's still technically Thursday...right? This is the most fun I've had reading a book with the BBC. I hope you all like the prompts! Let me know if you have some next time and I will add them in. OR feel free to add yours onto your weekly post!

Lol. I hope everyone is loving the book! I have to say this book reminds me so much of a cross of two movies. The running games(it's older...I might be the only one who has seen it) and City of Ember. Anyone seen them? Am I nuts for thinking this?

Week 2 Prompts:

1. What do you think about Katniss getting an 11? Did they give her an 11 for her talent or simply to make her a target and teach her a lesson?

2. What do you think about Peeta confessing his love for Katniss during his interview!?! Is it real, or just for show?

3. At one point Katniss is trying to think of where the games are going to be. She thinks of a desert, swamp and a frigid wasteland. Where did you imagine it would be before you read it in the books? Do you think they picked the "right" place?

4. First thoughts when you found out Peeta was with the career kids?

5. I have a love for Rue from the start, What do you think about her "helping"(read: not killing when she could) Katniss? Should Katniss trust her?

6. "Favorite" part of the book so far?



My Answers

1. What do you think about Katniss getting an 11? Did they give her an 11 for her talent or simply to make her a target and teach her a lesson? I think a little of both. What she did was ballsy and they know it. BUT she has major talent.

2. What do you think about Peeta confessing his love for Katniss during his interview!?! Is it real, or just for show? Once again, both. I think he's always had a little thing for her but was pushed to confess it to the world.

3. At one point Katniss is trying to think of where the games are going to be. She thinks of a desert, swamp and a frigid wasteland. Where did you imagine it would be before you read it in the books? Do you think they picked the "right" place? I pictured a forest. Mostly because I compare this book to the running games. I think any of the other places would have been harder. A desert doesn't have places to hide and somewhere cold would pick them off too quickly.

4. First thoughts when you found out Peeta was with the career kids? I was crushed! It really made me think the in-love thing was really just an act.

5. I have a love for Rue from the start, What do you think about her "helping"(read: not killing when she could) Katniss? Should Katniss trust her? It's hard for me to answer when my answer is the question. Haha. I have loved Rue from the start. She looks up to Katniss and wants to be around her.

6. "Favorite" part of the book this 100 pages? By far when Haymitch sent Katniss the medicine.

BBC: The Hunger Games: Week 1

Hello! I hope you are all enjoying the book! I've had a few people tell me that they are having a hard time stopping at the 100 pages! Great book isn't it?!

Week 1 prompt(s)-

1. What do you think of the relationship Katniss has with Gale?

2. A piece of me wanted Gale to volunteer also, to protect Katniss. How did you feel about the situation?

3. Why do you think the capitol treats the tributes so well before they go to the games?

4. Why are they having Peeta & Katniss show they are untied before the games start? Is it a good idea or a bad one?

5. What was the point of Katniss shooting the arrow into the Gamesmakers table?

Link up and let me know what you think! (if you want to host a week or have any suggestions on prompts, please let me know!)

Book 2 "House Rules" Start

Everyone ready for the next book? I know we are still getting the feel of this so if you have any changes you think might work better, please let me know! I think we're still going to do check-ins on Thursdays. It seemed to work well for everyone. We are going to take 5 weeks this time since it's a bit bigger of a book.

We are starting the reading today (next week will be our first check in). So if you're new and you want to join us, please do! The more the merrier! We have rules posted over to the right on my blog "About the BBC". Read the rules and join in!

Here is the reading list of pages/chapters. It's a little difficult to explain due to how it's written so those on E-readers feel free to message me if this makes no sense. You might understand better once you start reading though.

Week 1- Read pages 1-106 (for e-readers stop when you get to (3-Theo)
Week 2- Read pages 106-210 (for e-readers stop when you get to (5-Jacob)
Week 3- Read pages 210-319 (for e-readers stop when you get to (7-2nd Emma. it's doesn't say 2nd but it's the second time you get to a chapter of hers in 7)
Week 4- Read pages 319-422 (for e-readers stop when you get to (9-Rich)
Week 5- Read pages 422-the end.

I know I said it in the rules, but you are more then welcome to read ahead. But please, don't spoil the book. Jodi Picoult books have a lot to them and it could be ruined easily. I just jot down what has happened when I reach my stopping point for that week, then I go on. That way I don't give away major details.

Happy Reading!