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The Hunger Games

Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games is a series of young adult dystopian novels written by American novelist Suzanne Collins. The series is set in The Hunger Games universe, and follows young Katniss Everdeen.

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“Just the perfect touch of rebellion," says Haymitch "Very nice."
Rebellion?”

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“But just the fact that he was sparkling leads me to doubt everything that happened.”

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“The numbness of his loss had passed, and the pain would hit me out of nowhere, doubling me over, racking my body with sobs. Where are you? I would cry out in my mind. Where have you gone? Of course, there was never any answer.”

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“Exactly how am I supposed to work in a thank-you in there? Somehow it just won't seem sincere if I'm trying to slit his throat.”

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“What do you think?" I whisper to Peeta. "About the fire?"
"I'll rip off your cape if you'll rip off mine," he says through gritted teeth.”

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“The more likable he is, the more deadly he is.”

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“Don't. Don't let's pretend when there's no one around.”

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“Because when he sings… even the birds stop to listen.”

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“I'm more than just a piece in their Games.”

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“And then he gives me a smile that just seems so genuinely sweet with just the right touch of shyness that unexpected warmth rushes through me.”

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“Besides, it's the first gift that's always the hardest to pay back. I wouldn't even have been here to do it if you hadn't helped me then.”

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“Star-crossed lovers desperate to get home together. Two hearts beating as one. Romance.”

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“We're supposed to be making up this stuff, playing at being in love, not actually being in love.”

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“Peeta?" I creep along the bank.

"Well, don't step on me.”

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“The girl on fire.”

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Variant: Katniss, the girl who was on fire!
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“In our world, I rank music somewhere between hair ribbons and rainbows in terms of usefulness. At least a rainbow gives you a tip about the weather.”

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“Glimmer, I hear someone call her - ugh, the names the people in District 1 give their children are so ridiculous…”

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“She's Prim's size in diameter.”

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“And once we reach the city, my stylist will dictate my look for the opening ceremonies tonight anyway. I just hope I get one who doesn't think nudity is the last word in fashion.”

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