The book I read for my 3rd quarter SSR was Catching Fire, from the Hunger Game series, by Suzanne Collins. This book will be read 100 years from now because it's a very interesting, thrilling, thought-provoking read that leaves the reader wanting more. Also the main character Katniss is not only admirable and inspirational but also very relatable and a symbol of overthrowing corruption. This world seems to continue to fall back into the pits of destruction so it's very possible something just as cruel as the Hunger Games could occur in the far future. Therefore for people to be reminded that they have a voice and have the power to take action against unjust rulings the government it's essential to read this book and follow Katniss' journey. Additionally, as a woman reader I definitely feel empowered when Katniss rebels against almost everything, she's assertive and passionate when she need to be not caring who it is, she lays her life down and exerts the most compassion for some boy she hardly knows, and she's not the conventional leader.
Even though this is a fictional book with an outrageous conflict and storyline it still symbolizes so much more than just an action packed series. We often confine and abide to unlawful ruling because we believe we're hopeless, that we're the weak ones. However that misconception is very untrue we see this when it goes from small groups to large groups of citizens uniting and revolting against the powerful government, it exemplifies that we're much stronger when together. Another reason the main character is accepted so much is because everyone loves an underdog story, she came from literally nothing struggling all her life to being the one to create a shift in the not only the government but also the society. Also Katniss being very indecisive and uncertain about her identity is something numerous people can empathize with, we see her struggle to pick a boy while at the same time claim she isn't the leader everyone has established her to be but deep down knows she has to be. It's the contrast between petite, typical teenager problems and monumental political and social issues that makes this novel so memorable and fascinating. An adventurous, heartbreaking, and empowering action/sci-fi/romance book like this is sure to be discussed and read by mainly young adults for several years in the future.
I think that you did a good job on identifying how good the characters were written and how easy it is to identify with them. I agree that the Hunger Games series will be read in 100 years not just necessarily because of how good the series is, but more of because of how much it was a cultural phenomenon at the peak of its popularity. I am sure that there were plenty of good books that came out 100 years ago no one reads anymore, because we remember and read what are considered classics and cultural phenomenon at the height of their popularities.
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