Author: Suzanne Collins
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins is an engaging prequel to The Hunger Games, offering a fascinating look at Haymitch Abernathy during the 50th Hunger Games, the Second Quarter Quell. The story reveals a darker, more brutal side of the Games, showing the harsh realities Haymitch faced and the emotional toll it took on him. I found the exploration of media manipulation and survival particularly compelling. ...
Author: Aldous Huxley
I really liked Brave New World. The way Huxley imagines a future where everything is controlled and everyone is kept in line by pleasure and technology is both fascinating and unsettling. The society in the book might seem perfect at first—people are happy, there’s no war, no pain—but you quickly realize that this "perfect" world comes at a heavy price. Personal freedom is sacrificed, and people are stripped of their in...
Author: Margaret Atwood
I liked "The Handmaid's Tale" because it really made me think about the dangers of a society where power and control are in the hands of a few. The way Margaret Atwood built this dystopian world was both fascinating and terrifying. I liked how the protagonist, Offred, was relatable and complex, even in such an oppressive environment. The writing was sharp, and the pacing kept me hooked from start to finish. It's a boo...
Author: Douglas Adams
I really enjoyed The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy because it’s just so fun and different. The way Douglas Adams mixes absurdity with humor had me laughing out loud pretty much the entire time. The main character, Arthur Dent, is just a regular guy trying to deal with the weirdest situations, and I love how his reactions to the madness around him are so relatable. Then there’s Ford Prefect, the alien who seems to k...