The Hunger Games.... is overrated.

I've heard a lot of hype about it, especially on here. And with the film coming out in cinema soon I thought I'd read the book first. But I'm actually finding it more of a chore rather than enjoyable to get through this book. I'm not saying it's bad or anything, I just think it's been overrated. It drags and is sometimes repetitive and I just don't find it gripping at all. I find myself waiting for the end of the chapter rather than getting excited for a new chapter. I don't feel like anything is keeping me really interested. I will finish it, but only for the sake of the film. I have the whole trilogy but I'm going to give the books away once I've finished this and not bother reading the other two.

Maybe it's just me, but I don't think it's anything brilliant. The story idea is very unique though. Reminds me a bit of Battle Royale.... but less gruesome.