May 20, 2012. Samuel Valero
Teen books are now a source of obsession of many teens. As a matter of fact, lots of businesses are now concentrating on the young adult generation.
The new dystopian world or so are the topics of this young adult genre which is popular these days. Actually, nobody really knows when this kind of genre emerged. Still, this type of literature is really popular these days. Indeed, a growing number of books are classified as young adult genre. The popularity of such kind of genre has been a question to many. Some people would say it is due to the number of audience that they cater to. Others would argue that it is because of their quality which makes them popular. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is one of the most attractive ones.
In a book, the characters and the plot of the story are the two most important aspects. These are the sources of connection for the readers. Although the setting may not be familiar, the reader will enjoy a book when he can relate with the plot or character. With the hunger games, the setting is quite different. Yet, the characters are related with the people. The characters are young adults who would like to find their place in a world that they do not know; which is applicable in real life.
The author exerts extra effort to create a relationship with the readers and connect with them. With the help of the personal thoughts and emotions of the author, the readers are able to know the characters of the author. And since the readers are also familiar with the emotions and situations of the author, they can empathize with the author. Similar situations may have experienced by readers which actually stirred the same emotions.
The Hunger Games is a product of imagination. The settings may not be familiar with all the readers. Yet, they are able to relate with the emotions. Just like some TV show, the narrator would compare high school life like a jungle. This kind of comparison is applicable for many teens. It is because most teens would have problems with school. Since this is the time when teens would experience extremes, this kind of literature is actually appealing to lots of teenagers.
Due to the popularity of the hunger games, products and novelty items related to it are now being released. These young adults have found a new dystopian world that they are familiar with. Please visit dystopianworld.net for more of these items.
Updated May 20, 2012. Published December 10, 2011. Samuel Valero
