Hunger Pains, by The Harvard Lampoon
The Hunger Pains by The Harvard Lampoon is a parody of The Hunger Games. It focuses on the character Kantkiss Neverclean, who replaces her sister as a contestant on the reality show called The Hunger Games. Since Kantkiss lived in the worst telemarketing district's worst neighborhood, she was unprepared. Despite being unprepared, Kantkiss loved being on camera and loved all of the attention. Kantkiss develops a problem that builds in her heart while on the battlefield. She can't decide between the dreamy stud from home, Carol Handsomestein, or the doughy klutz, Pita Malarkey. Kantkiss Neverclean will have to fight on the battlefield to survive and to fight for love. The title doesn’t lie; this book is a hilarious parody of the first book of the popular The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. If you plan on reading this book, I suggest you read The Hunger Games first so you can pick up on the subtleties of the humor. I enjoyed this book very much because it was a nice break from my usual, serious reading material. I was often afraid to read it in public due to the fact that I would probably end up embarrassing myself by bursting out laughing as I did when I read alone. Overall, it was an incredibly funny book that anyone would enjoy.
Reviewed by Emily R., Grade 9
Montrose Library
Comments
In my opinion this book is fantastic. I liked the constant action, the fast pace, and how you really hear the main character Katniss's thoughts. I think anyone who likes action or romance love this book. This bookk at points made me feel hopeless or hopeful for the characters. In my opinion buy this book.
Reviewed by Christian W., grade 9
Montrose Library
I thought this was a great book it talk a lot about how people get force to do stuff they don't want just to save the people they love and just to be at peace , it's very interesting and it's very fresh from other books out there , this book really got me hook on it and I was reading for hours , I really enjoy the book .
Reviewed by Juan M., grade 12
Glendale Central Library
This is a very good book. it makes me very mad though that the government is allowed to push people around like that, it makes me grateful that my life isnt as horrible as the lives in this book. I think this is such a great book, something so complex must have been so hard to write. its a really fun read and you never want to put the book down. every moment is a action packed drama filled, every time i had to put the book down its all i thought about. i was always predicting what would happen and hoping Katniss would be okay, i would definitely recommend this to people.
Reviewed by Anna K., grade 9
Montrose Crescenta Branch
This book was so thrilling that you just cant stop reading it. It shows you how to be brave and stand up for what you believe in. It also teaches you to not let people stand in your way just because they think their stronger and have more power than you. This book has a lot of lessons that can be learned from it. I really liked this book because it made be keep wanting to know what happens next in the story. So if you like action or just want a good book to read then this book is definitely for you.
Reviewed by Kyle L., grade9
Montrose Crescenta Branch