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Book Review : The Hunger Games

Book Title : The Hunger Games Trilogy                   The Hunger Games                   Catching Fire                   Mockingjay Author : Suzanne Collins Genre : Science Fiction ISBN :  9718184771695         9718184774009         9718184776218 Publisher : Scholastic Publication : 2008 - 2009 - 2010 Pages : 1163 Binding : Paperback Plot: The Hunger Games  trilogy takes place in an unspecified future time in a dystopian post-apocalyptic nation of Panem, in the ruins of North America.  The country consists of the wealthy Capitol located in the Rocky Mountains  and twelve (formerly thirteen) poorer districts ruled by the Capitol. The Capitol is lavishly rich and technologically advanced but the twelve districts are in varying states of poverty – the trilogy's na...

Book Review : The Gods Themselves

Book Title : The Gods Themselves Author : Issac Asimov Genre : Science Fiction ISBN : 9780553288100 Publisher : Spectra Publication : 1990 Pages : 293 Binding : Paperback Plot : In the twenty second century Earth obtains limitless, free energy from a source science little understands : an exchange between Earth and a parallel universe, using a process devised by the aliens. But even free energy has a price. The transference process itself will eventually lead to the destruction of Earth's Sun - and of Earth itself. Only a few know the terrifying truth - an outcast Earth scientist, a rebellious alien inhabitant of a dying planet, a lunar born human intuitionist who senses the imminent annihilation of the Sun. They know the truth - but who will listen? They have foreseen the cost of abundant energy - but who will believe? These few beings, human and alien hold the key to Earth's survival. My Rating : ☆☆☆☆ Review : The Gods Themselves was gift...