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The Hunger Games Book Analysis
The Hunger Games: A Book Worth Reading

In Teen Dystopia: Should we be worried about what Generation Z is reading?, the author, Sophie Boyer debates whether The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins, is a suitable book for our generation to read. Through the discussion of both sides of the story, in the end, the author concludes that The Hunger Games is a “well-constructed allegory that reflects a more realistic portrayal of our world” and “reminds the reader to never take anything for granted.
In my opinion, I agree with the author that The Hunger Games is an acceptable, if not beneficial, book to read for our generation. This is because the book highlights important social, gender, and political issues that are happening in the world right now.

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