Dear Ms. Collins,
I am now at the end of Catching Fire, and I am glued to this book day and night. A copy of Hunger Games fell into my hands almost by accident, but I am so glad that it did! I was originally planning to read only The Hunger Games, but quickly realized that that was not possible due to the incredible suspense that you created. I even did some research on survival skills because of the interest that you sparked within me. How could I have not wondered what was going to happen to Katniss and Peeta? Even though I am a guy, and generally not interested in reading a romance novel, I am enjoying the "love triangle" with Katniss, Peeta and Gale. My favorite part of the book is the character development- particularly, Katniss. It is amazing how you were able to develop her from basically a tomboy, into a young lady that is not only capable of loving, but actually "hungry" for it, as she admits in Catching Fire. I do have a couple questions for you. I will not ask you how you end things, because I will be reading the last of the trilogy without a doubt! One thing that I have been trying to figure out is what is the approximate time period that the books take place? Some things about the book are based on technology that we do not have yet, but some things are clearly old-fashioned! One minute Katniss is trying to figure out what a monkey is and the next minute, she is using salt water to heal her scabs. Does this book take place during the Great Tribulation? In conclusion, I want to thank you for your literary contribution. I am sure that I am not alone in my enjoyment of this suspenseful trilogy!
Your friend,
Will Hoerr
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