The Book Interrupted ladies continue their discussion of “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins. This novel has been banned for sexuality, insensitivity, offensive language, occult/satanic references, violence, religious viewpoint, and being anti-family. The Book Interrupted members give their final thoughts about the book and continue in the group discussion. The women discuss The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, turning books into movies, dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ask the questions: can you have luxury without suffering and is ‘world peace’ possible? Finally, do they recommend the book?

There are 348 cases involving banning this book and its trilogy in 2010 alone.

Discussion Points:

New movie coming out: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Turning a book into a movie with accuracy
Reading for the journey verses the destination
Can you have luxury without suffering?
Interconnectedness and globalization
Can you have peace and luxury at the same time?
Defining happiness
Dangers of AI
Being entertained by violence
Do they recommend the book?

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:

Book Interrupted Website

Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Shawshank Redemption