tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post1437525074962506489..comments2024-03-27T00:11:34.415-05:00Comments on peppermint phd: The Hunger Games - Book ReviewPeppermint Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02839146118641977559noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post-33561443394466401302011-03-18T09:57:27.350-05:002011-03-18T09:57:27.350-05:00Coffee, thank goodness ;) I was beginning to think...Coffee, thank goodness ;) I was beginning to think I was being a meanie about Peeta. Our books should be here today so I'm hoping to finish the series this weekend :)Peppermint Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02839146118641977559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post-62337146016945315842011-03-18T09:10:34.191-05:002011-03-18T09:10:34.191-05:00I really liked this book, and like you I thought P...I really liked this book, and like you I thought Peeta was a bit annoying. Someone had to always save him! Ugh! :) I'm interested to see the movie when it comes out!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post-39671479901176050932011-03-16T21:41:34.535-05:002011-03-16T21:41:34.535-05:00Jenners, The other two books are on their way from...Jenners, The other two books are on their way from amazon as I type...will be here Friday :) I didn't know they were making a movie, but it doesn't surprise me...I hope they do the right thing with Katniss...I almost think it's better when they cast an unknown actress in a role like this one. <br />I'm weird about movies from books :/Peppermint Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02839146118641977559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post-25681588268442161282011-03-16T19:56:32.387-05:002011-03-16T19:56:32.387-05:00I am pretty sure you will read the rest of this se...I am pretty sure you will read the rest of this series...it is hard not to...and I'm curious about what you'll think. Did you see they are making a movie of this now? The big question is who should play Katniss.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post-20823502957488127462011-03-16T19:32:55.128-05:002011-03-16T19:32:55.128-05:00Ariel, a friend who teaches with me said that he r...Ariel, a friend who teaches with me said that he really liked them but was exhausted when he finished them ;) He also encouraged me to finish the series. <br /><br />I've heard of the Maximum Ride series and I am a fan of James Patterson...may have to check it out :)<br /><br />Thanks for the Congrats! It took me 8 years to get my PhD as well...WHEW! Tell your mom I said CONGRATULATIONS!!Peppermint Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02839146118641977559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post-78184221335406722622011-03-16T18:30:21.460-05:002011-03-16T18:30:21.460-05:00I think that you will absolutely love the ending o...I think that you will absolutely love the ending of the whole series. I read them all and you can tell it's a good book if after 3 months you are still thinking about it. Normally I read 2-3 books a week, always young adult because I'm 13. Another great series for you to read is the Maximum Ride series By James Patterson. It's YA, but they're a great read. I think you'll like them a lot. Congrats on the PhD!!! I know how hard it is to get one, my Mom just got hers after 8 years and is soooooo relieved.Arielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post-86330598910056447472011-03-16T11:52:10.399-05:002011-03-16T11:52:10.399-05:00Pam, I think burnout is a pre-requisite for a PhD ...Pam, I think burnout is a pre-requisite for a PhD ;) I am sooo enjoying my time spent reading books from all genres just bc I want to...rather than reading stuff I've been assigned and/or content the English Dept. deems worthy of my time :/ <br />I've had several people tell me that Peeta will grow on me...so we'll see ;)<br /><br />Glad to get to know you!!Peppermint Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02839146118641977559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post-48810465654922026522011-03-16T10:15:08.142-05:002011-03-16T10:15:08.142-05:00You will like Peeta more as you read the other two...You will like Peeta more as you read the other two books. This series is a real treat for young adult readers to deal with more in depth topics and situations. My 13 year old daughters read all three within a week. This series overtook Twilight in every way for them. I just finished my PhD in educational psychology and have just discovered your blog through the coupon goddess. Literature was my minor and if I had the strength I would go back again but just to burned out right now (and probably forever). I will just have to settle for being an avid reader of all kinds of books.Pamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post-20670769009832800532011-03-15T22:39:32.847-05:002011-03-15T22:39:32.847-05:00Kayla, I am looking forward to getting to know all...Kayla, I am looking forward to getting to know all of the characters better...especially Prim...I envision her becoming a strong character like Katniss :)Peppermint Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02839146118641977559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post-29017841758112482722011-03-15T21:36:01.079-05:002011-03-15T21:36:01.079-05:00I'm glad you liked this book! But, I have to s...I'm glad you liked this book! But, I have to say, Peeta is one of my favorite characters. Maybe you'll like him more when you read the other books in the series. I can't wait to see your reviews on those!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post-27909408763080927402011-03-15T16:31:27.884-05:002011-03-15T16:31:27.884-05:00Melissa, I was glad Collins didn't make anymor...Melissa, I was glad Collins didn't make anymore of the creatures than she did...that development made no sense at all...there just wasn't a connection for me anywhere...<br />My oldest said she loved the LotF but we cannot locate her copy...guess we'll be purchasing another ;) <br />I'm excited about being able to participate in the Back to the Classics challenge :):)Peppermint Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02839146118641977559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post-80772801059619324202011-03-15T15:49:34.251-05:002011-03-15T15:49:34.251-05:00Great review! I loved this series, but it definite...Great review! I loved this series, but it definitely had flaws. That scene with those mutant creatures really threw me off (I'm still not totally sure what happened!).<br /><br />While there are some similarities to Lord of the Flies, the circumstances that put them in survival mode are very different. With LofF, they're wrecked on an island and they're just regular kids trying to survive. In HG, the entire point is for them to fight to the death.<br /><br />(And welcome to the Back to the Classics challenge! Can't wait to read what you think of your selected classics.)Melissahttp://lifemerging.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post-67085568184045883042011-03-15T15:11:21.808-05:002011-03-15T15:11:21.808-05:00Brenna, YA is not my first choice either...for mys...Brenna, YA is not my first choice either...for myself, but I like to read some of the things my daughters are reading so we can have those impromtu book discussions whenever possible :)<br /><br />Ti, I will be so frustrated if I read all three of these books and they don't end well :(Peppermint Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02839146118641977559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post-56472599752268634592011-03-15T14:03:34.205-05:002011-03-15T14:03:34.205-05:00I had fun reading the first and second book but I ...I had fun reading the first and second book but I really don't think they are all that original. I kept thinking of Logan's Run or The Running Man while reading them. BUT, entertaining they were and provided me with a nice afternoon of reading.<br /><br />I did not like the 3rd one at all, though. I was really disappointed with it.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post-81373093268218440012011-03-15T12:16:04.928-05:002011-03-15T12:16:04.928-05:00I'm not really into YA but this is something I...I'm not really into YA but this is something I'd consider reading.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post-70317545882451426712011-03-15T10:45:52.224-05:002011-03-15T10:45:52.224-05:00LOL! Thanks, Martha! You've also pushed me in...LOL! Thanks, Martha! You've also pushed me into digging through my firstborn's shelves and finding Lord of the Flies...if I remember correctly, it's a pretty slim book?Peppermint Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02839146118641977559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post-88743743210146417322011-03-15T10:02:51.772-05:002011-03-15T10:02:51.772-05:00Your review is the first that made me even think a...Your review is the first that made me even think about reading this. Something about this series just doesn't work for me. I still don't know if I'll read it but I'll at least think about it now. <br /><br />Like the new format, hope it's working for you.<br /><br />I read Lord of the Flies in school and well, it's not one of my favorites. Though I do always say if it had been a group of girls they would have made curtains out of leaves and ostracized Piggy until.... well, I don't want to give anything away.Martha@Hey, I want to read thathttp://heyiwanttoreadthat.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post-42064294101876808842011-03-14T22:59:26.346-05:002011-03-14T22:59:26.346-05:00I'm ashamed to admit that I haven't read L...I'm ashamed to admit that I haven't read Lord of the Flies :( My older daughters have both been assigned it in school but I never was. You've piqued my curiosity though...may just have to give it a read and see about those comparisons :)Peppermint Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02839146118641977559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post-83009137831647570942011-03-14T21:18:01.005-05:002011-03-14T21:18:01.005-05:00Thanks for a great review. I've been hearing ...Thanks for a great review. I've been hearing so much about the Hunger Games. The review reminds me of Lord of the Flies. Is it similar to that?Alexis @ Reflections of a Bookaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13745513625965620545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post-45322161823876881542011-03-14T21:03:35.217-05:002011-03-14T21:03:35.217-05:00I stay up way too late a lot of the time :( And I...I stay up way too late a lot of the time :( And I bet my laundry pile is higher than yours even though you have 2 more kids than I do ;) I can get swept away by a book way too easily...which is probably why I ended up being an English teacher :) <br /><br />After you read Little Women you should take a trip to Boston and visit Concord and Orchard House where Louisa May Alcott lived. It's a wonderful experience!!Peppermint Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02839146118641977559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008560569188093094.post-18839878597802118862011-03-14T19:51:44.498-05:002011-03-14T19:51:44.498-05:00I like your book review format!
Ok, when do you r...I like your book review format!<br /><br />Ok, when do you read all these books? I began The Confession by John Grisham (you probably consider that twaddle! Ha!), but I stayed up too late, and then was too disturbed to sleep. I am sure that I could not read some of the books you review. I can't sleep after reading anything remotely uncomfortable! That's why I stick to Karen Kingsbury! Ha!<br /><br />I think I will start Little Women now!<br /><br />RoanRoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15267573890805062760noreply@blogger.com