I know, it's an older thread, but still...
I need to voice my opinion on this one. My grandmother bought these books for my son, and I read all of his books before he does (screening, you know?)... while I wouldn't let my seven year old touch these just yet, considering there's some 'controversial' issues mentioned here and there, I personally ADORED them. I've slammed through all three books twice now, and I can't get enough. The movie's slated, too, by the way... and I encourage EVERYONE to pick these up... I haven't been this moved by a novel in YEARS... and all three moved the heck out of me. I even bought the tee shirt, key chain and board game... and my current computer desktop is Hunger Games art... seriously one of the BEST trilogies I've read in a very long time!