The Hunger Games written by Suzanne

I read this book because the students at school kept asking for the book and placing it on hold. My school had a book fair so I bought a copy. I basically knew the story line but wanted to read the book looking for more. I had to drag myself to finish reading the book. It wasn't exciting enough to pull me through it, to want me to keep reading it. In some places it got to descriptive for me.
I finished the book on Friday and will be taking it to school for students to read. I just don't understand the attraction to the book. The setting is a time beyond civilization as we know it. Two kids are chosen from every district (there are 12 districts) and they compete for survival. The 2 kids chosen are from a lottery in their home districts, they are pampered and treated to all kinds of food and living while they are trained, interviewed and on display for all to see. Once the Hunger Games begin they are watched and tracked by a probe that was inserted into them prior to the beginning of the games. The last tribute to survive wins but the rules change when only 4 tributes are left.
I have spoken to a few students and they liked the book and can't wait to read Catching Fire the second book in the trilogy. Read the book you decide about the book.