Not A Book Review: The Hunger Games Book Series

I can't believe I was able to finish three books this month. (But note that young adult books are usually fast reads :P)

I was aiming for one book a month, but I didn't take that goal seriously coz I usually get more things done when I adopt the JUST DO IT strategy.

I re-read the first of the installment because the first time I read it, I merely skimmed through the pages. A friend was egging me to finish the book asap so we can debrief--and I was more interested in knowing the details that they left out in the movie.

I enjoyed reading all three books. The first one, mala-Big Brother na Battle Royale. The rest of the books is about politics (timely, dahil nalalapit na ang election), civil war, and unconditional love.

The series made me realize that:

1. I'm lucky the Philippines is not like China where information is controlled (Plugging: No to Anti-Cybercrime Law).
2. For every excess we consume, we take away from someone somewhere in the world (I'm talking to you abundance advocates, our resources are finite). There was a scene in the book where people in the Capitol drink a special wine during feasts to make them barf. That way, they'll free up space for more food. Meanwhile, somewhere else in Panem, people die from hunger.
3. It's hard not to fall in love with someone who's always there for you. (Happy 4th anniversary E!)
4. We can cause the end of the world.
5. The ability to inspire is power.

I'm pretty pleased with myself for getting back in the game, reading-wise. Also, I am excited with the movie version of Catching Fire having learned about the man-made lake they set up for it.

And if you must know, I choose Peeta over Gale.

PS. I broke my cellphone so E lent me his spare (Lenovo P700) which had Kindle for Android installed. While I still prefer physical books, I must admit, I was able to read more with the phone. Digital books here I come!