There are certain novels, certain series, that reel you in because of the beautiful language that line its pages. You become engrossed because the prose is masterful and enlightening. And then there are books that keep you glued to its pages because of its mind-boggling plot. The Hunger Games is this sort of series. Its language, although written well, is simple and concise. It bears no unique stylistic changes or nuances but nonetheless readers are captivated. To its credit, its plot cannot be discerned and cannot be discovered just by a cursory reading of the novels. That is the beauty of this series, it keeps you guessing and gasping with every chapter. You feel for these characters and are entirely invested in their livelihood. Collins paints a beautiful picture of a world where beauty seldom exits. She has enraptured her readers with the idea of the "girl on fire" and the "boy with the bread" and somehow after reading nothing else for the past few weeks, I am sad to let them go. This feeling of hollowness that comes with the close of a novel or series is the mark of a truly amazing story.
However, after reflecting on what propelled me to continue reading this series and I curious as to what propels you to do the same. Do you read for the plot, the language, or some blend of the two? Is the omission of one of these qualities a deal breaker? Take a moment to think about the book you are currently reading, what is driving you to follow it until the end?