The Character Katniss In The Hunger Games By Suzanne Collins

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The fact I went so long without reading The Hunger Games is crazy to me. After finishing the series last summer I became hooked and completely understand why everyone else has been “volunteering as tribute” for years. Katniss is a fantastic, strong character that takes on the challenges presented to her in a realistic way. She does not just coast through the games, we see her struggle, and suffer, and eventually survive (which hopefully isn’t a spoiler for you). I love that she is smart and can think herself through problems when needed. While she does have to rely on others at points, it is nice to have a female main character that can also take care of herself and stand up for her own beliefs.
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