tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post506452785291934469..comments2023-10-28T02:55:02.630-07:00Comments on Much Cheaper Than Therapy: Is The Hunger Games a Masterpiece?Much Cheaper Than Therapyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02054311381186592152noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-33049533692248194332012-04-04T23:30:58.244-07:002012-04-04T23:30:58.244-07:00One last comment from your Tuesday hostess. The wi...One last comment from your Tuesday hostess. The winner of my free ebook short mystery story is Donna Del Grosso. <br /><br />Congratulations, Donna. Send me the email address you want the coupon sent to and I'll get it out right away.Connie Flynnhttp://connieflynn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-84241211941644303972012-04-04T23:28:14.737-07:002012-04-04T23:28:14.737-07:00Lady Editor, thanks for dropping by and sharing yo...Lady Editor, thanks for dropping by and sharing your opinion on the blog. I know lots of people who don't like first person. Personally, I like both first and third, and I'm pretty sure I would adore the Hunger Game series no matter which viewpoint was used because it's so well written.Connie Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17459165424255103174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-43086214404921047432012-04-04T14:11:51.582-07:002012-04-04T14:11:51.582-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10590774208605054048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-54964362863278317972012-04-04T14:11:06.632-07:002012-04-04T14:11:06.632-07:00I've read the first book only. Enjoyed it, but...I've read the first book only. Enjoyed it, but am not a fan of first person written books. All the way through, I kept wondering about the other characters, what they were doing, etc. I'm just that way. I do, however, understand the book was written mainly for young readers, which may be one of the reason why Collins stayed in Katniss' viewpoint only. I've picked up the other two Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10590774208605054048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-84903089508209116332012-04-04T13:03:32.306-07:002012-04-04T13:03:32.306-07:00Vijaya Schartz - vijayaschartz@cox.net
I was wond...Vijaya Schartz - vijayaschartz@cox.net<br /><br />I was wondering about the Hunger Games. Now that I have your expert opinion, I'll give them a shot. Thanks for sharing, Connie.<br /><br />And good luck with the new book.<br />Can't wait to read it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-60845945596655389962012-04-04T13:01:37.296-07:002012-04-04T13:01:37.296-07:00By the way, that comment above was from Vijaya Sch...By the way, that comment above was from Vijaya Schartz. This blog didn't register my ID. And my email is vijayaschartz@cox.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-24605649375988074042012-04-04T13:00:01.032-07:002012-04-04T13:00:01.032-07:00Thanks for the heads up, Connie. I was wondering h...Thanks for the heads up, Connie. I was wondering how good this series was, and now, since the opinion comes from your highly respected expertise, I will definitely give the Hunger Games a shot. Good luck with the finished manuscript. Can't wait to read it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-3666090405646565412012-04-03T21:33:28.805-07:002012-04-03T21:33:28.805-07:00Donna, How good to see you and I'm glad you en...Donna, How good to see you and I'm glad you enjoyed the post. You must read The Hunger Games. They'll soon be part of the literary landscape. And if not, do see the movies. It is gripping. <br /><br />I agree. I don't see how Suzanne could have had any idea how big her books would get. The internal editor would just go bonkers with that kind of pressure.<br /><br />Thanks for the Connie Flynnhttp://connieflynn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-17111152517246259722012-04-03T21:23:58.563-07:002012-04-03T21:23:58.563-07:00CatsLady,
Thanks for coming by again. I do think ...CatsLady,<br /><br />Thanks for coming by again. I do think Hunger Games IS a masterpiece. I couldn't put the books down and I was thrilled with the movie. I don't disagree with you about Cinna, although tonight several of my students said they loooved Cinna. I thought he was okay but there wasn't enough screen time for him. I did love these books and I preparing to love the moviesConnie Flynnhttp://connieflynn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-81592695238514633822012-04-03T21:03:18.977-07:002012-04-03T21:03:18.977-07:00Melissa, Thanks so much for stopping by to commen...Melissa, Thanks so much for stopping by to comment on my blog. <br /><br />I agree about the masterpiece stuff.Yeah, I've never ever written great stuff when I was really trying to. It's why I love editing so much -- I can clean up the rubble and turn it into something. Seemed to me that the Hunger Games was a twist on the Survivor reality show, someone told me she actually got the Connie Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17459165424255103174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-72083678586470182882012-04-03T20:55:05.877-07:002012-04-03T20:55:05.877-07:00Hey, I am so sorry I'm so late getting back to...Hey, I am so sorry I'm so late getting back to the blog. I had some unexpected work projects that have taken up much of my time. But I'm on my way to giving personal replies. Be sure to check back tomorrow to see who won the free ebook of my short mystery story.Connie Flynnhttp://connieflynn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-36385763132641862012-04-03T20:53:07.905-07:002012-04-03T20:53:07.905-07:00Sorry to everyone for being so late getting into t...Sorry to everyone for being so late getting into the blog today. I had some unexpected work demands that took up my time.Connie Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17459165424255103174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-47915316228298003272012-04-03T16:37:04.430-07:002012-04-03T16:37:04.430-07:00Hi Connie!
Thanks for the awesome post....... I dr...Hi Connie!<br />Thanks for the awesome post....... I dropped by ready to learn something and I did! (As always) I have to admit I still haven't read The Hunger Games. But if I can still take a guess, I figure Collins did not know she created a masterpiece. I don't think the book would have been as big a hit. It's hard to write when there's someone looking over your shoulder! PS- Donna Marie Del Grossonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-30605422421741417882012-04-03T09:16:47.565-07:002012-04-03T09:16:47.565-07:00I hope it is a masterpiece. It's really hard t...I hope it is a masterpiece. It's really hard to say what will take off or not but it seems lately that YA's that also appeal to adults have the right possible formula. I loved the books and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the first movie. Of course the book is always better with so much more depth and detail. My biggest complaint was Cinna - I believe they didn't get catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-1395242643097005132012-04-03T08:41:01.685-07:002012-04-03T08:41:01.685-07:00I don't know if Collins knew what she was writ...I don't know if Collins knew what she was writing would be so successful and embraced the way it was. I would love to know the answer to that question. <br /><br />This wasn't some original idea/plotline either, but she put her own twist on it and the world building was fantastic. I read it a few days before I saw the movie on opening day. And I've already finished the trilogy. I Melissa McClonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16715664439441831529noreply@blogger.com