Why hunger games was banned

But the books shouldn't be banned: "As a parent, there are legitimate concerns with the book," says Charlotte Hilton Andersen at Redbook. The sheer scale of its brutal, disturbing violence should be shielded from younger children, and introduced only alongside careful conversation with parents. But that doesn't mean the books should be banned outright.

The Hunger Games delves into "political and social commentary," and while not "easily grasped by innocent minds," the books hold great value to older readers. Ultimately, what kids see and read should be monitored independently by parents.

Take this list with a grain of salt: Let's not make a big deal out of this, says Cassie Murdoch at Jezebel. Inclusion on this list "basically amounts to proof positive that a book is worth reading.

Lionsgate also streamed the series for their "Lionsgate Live! A Night at the Movies" fundraising event on April 17 th. There are a lot of amazing feats that this franchise and its respective books have accomplished. Here are just a few:. The instant I finished one book, I needed to start the next one.

Modern readers, especially young adult audiences, have trouble focusing on a book for too long or simply lose interest quickly. This is not to say that these classic novels are inferior in any way, but rather that they appeal to different audiences. Panem is a dystopian version of the U. The districts all have unique characteristics and a detailed history with the Capitol.

Even the political and economic climate that Katniss is in effectively convinces the reader that her situation is real, as well as inescapable and hopeless. Every detail in this trilogy makes it easy for the reader to escape the real world, a trait of excellent writing. An article in Vox breaks down all of the reasons why millennials could relate with Katniss Everdeen, the heroine of the series.

When the first Hunger Games film came out in , the millennial generation made up the young adult audience. Search this site Submit Search. Navigate Left. Navigate Right. Leaf Leaflet Yearbook Contact. Share on Facebook. Share on Twitter. Share via Email. Search Submit Search. Close Menu.

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