I was surprised how  much I enjoyed The Hunger Games. Feeling skeptical after reading all the rave reviews, I found myself immediately engrossed in this harrowing post-apocalyptic tale. This book is very hard to put down and I read it in just a few sittings.I felt sure the subject matter (children being forced to fight to the death) would put me off,  but found just the opposite due to  the author's brilliant writing. The pace is brisk, storyline well thought out and characters intriguing.I am usually no fan of 1st person narrative but in this instance it added a freshness and immediacy to the tale.The world building is adequate for the advancement of the plot.I admired the choice of Katniss as our teenaged heroine. She's resourceful, an accomplished hunter and fiercely loyal to her sister and friend.  Her emotional armour is meant to protect her from all the hurt she's experienced in her short, horrible life.  I like that she's complex and yet confused about her thoughts and feelings.  You can't help wanting her to be the victor of the games.A very compelling novel.  Well done, Ms. Collins, and I'll certainly continue with the remainder of the trilogy.Nov. 16, 2011 - edited typo 

Question: How is the pace?
Answer: The pace is brisk