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Thursday, March 8, 2012

Follow Friday (17)

It's been almost 3 weeks that I've been MIA from blogging, but I finally got a new computer so I'm back and just in time for another Follow Friday! This meme, hosted by Alison Can Read and Parajunkee, features two blogs and a book related question to promote/expand blogs. This week's question is...

Have you ever looked at a book's cover and thought, this is going to be horrible? But instead was pleasantly surprised? Show us the cover and tell us about the book.


Ok, so I have a feeling I might be crucified for this, but at first glance I wasn't too thrilled by The Hunger Games cover. I didn't outright think it was going to be horrible, but I wasn't expecting the love I now have for the series. Now, before I'm attacked, I read the book when it first came out and there wasn't any hype surrounding it so I had no idea what to expect. With that said, the cover just seemed a little boring. You only have the title and mockingjay pin so there isn't really enough detail to draw you in. 

However, after reading the book, and learning the significance of the pin, the simplicity of the cover fits so well. There is so much political upheaval, death, violence, loss of innocence and struggle for survival that a busy cover would just detract from the story. 

What was your answer for this FF? Leave a comment with a link and I'll come check it out!


Posted by at 6:33 PM

35 comments:

  1. Jessi (Geo)March 8, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    I like it simply because it's...simple. :)
    My Friday Hops

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  2. Jessie MarieMarch 8, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    I'll join you on the stakes for this one because I thought the same thing! But once you understand the pin and realize just how much happens, anything else on the cover would have been either too much or incredibly misleading. Good choice!

    My FF

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  3. JamieMarch 8, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    I thought about using this cover for my FF, too. It is a very bland cover.

    New Follower!

    Here's our FF

    Jamie@Addicted2Heroines

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  4. JenniMarch 8, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    I like this cover but I can definitely see why it would turn some people off.

    My FF

    New GFC follower thanks to FF :)

    ADORABLE blog by the way!

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  5. Alison Can ReadMarch 8, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Hopping through. I rather like the Hunger Games cover - probably because it's so bland that it stands out.
    Have you seen the Harvard Lampoon's Hunger Pains cover? It's hilarious. With a shot mockingjay.
    My Hop

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  6. SarahO. March 8, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    I guess I can see your point, but since I heard all the hype before I saw the cover I really didn't notice before. Great pick.

    Here's my FF: http://krazyelfsbookshelf.blogspot.com/2012/03/hey-its-friday-follow-friday.html

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  7. Vidya RaviMarch 8, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Although I don't think this cover is horrible, nothing could have prepared me for such a great experience with this novel. Nice choice!

    A new follower! Here is my Feature & Follow.

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  8. Obsession with BooksMarch 8, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Hi & Happy Friday!

    I don't mind the cover, it's quite simplistic :) I absolutely loved the book though.

    My FF, http://obsessionwithbooks.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/feature-follow-friday-9th-march.html

    Sharon

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  9. AnonymousMarch 8, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Hi there, Hopping through :)

    Quite a few people have chosen this book. It really doesn't do anything for the story that's within. Hasn't hurt it though.

    I'm also your newest follower!

    Here is mine to check out:

    My Feature and Follow Friday

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  10. Lauren BMarch 9, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    Haven't read this one but the cover seems intriguing.

    Here's my Follow Post. Stop by if you get a chance.

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  11. UnknownMarch 9, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    Huh, to me this book/cover combination worked the other way around, and for this I know I'd surely be crucified. But I kind of liked the cover and hated the book. Just don't hold that against me, k? LOL

    New follower on Networked Blogs :)

    Here's my #FF .

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  12. Debdatta Dasgupta March 9, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    :) Just saw worse covers on my Hop!!
    *** OLD FOLLOWER***
    http://b00kr3vi3ws.blogspot.in

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  13. UnknownMarch 9, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    Same here. The cover confused me but once all the type started I picked it up. Loved it and do love the symbol on the cover now. But at the time I was just confused. Old GFC follower
    My FF

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  14. UnknownMarch 9, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    I'm not a fan of the cover either! I never understood why people find it pretty. O_O New covers are awesome, but this one... well, not a fan.

    I'm a new follower! ^^

    Here's my FF. ♥

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  15. JulietteMarch 9, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    Hi and Happy Friday!I totally agree with you about this cover!It isn't horrible,but it isn't even as beautiful as most people think!
    New follower,here there's my FF:
    http://sweety-readers.blogspot.com/2012/03/follow-friday.html

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  16. _yay_March 9, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    No worries. I for one couldn't agree more. That cover does nothing for me...at all. Then again, I don't think the book / series itself is for me either.
    Happy Friday!
    FollowFriday

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  17. UnknownMarch 9, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    yes, the cover can't really transmit the awesomeness of the book. LOL
    I'm a gfc follower. :)
    http://notjustnonsense.blogspot.com/2012/03/feature-13.html

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  18. Lisa @ Lost in LiteratureMarch 9, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    I do like the cover myself, but I completely understand what you're saying.

    New follower! :)

    Lisa @ Lost in Literature
    My FF

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  19. UnknownMarch 9, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Thanx for stopping by! And thanx so much for the birthday wishes!

    Old GFC Follower and NEW Network Blogs follower! :)

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  20. UnknownMarch 9, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    LOL Don't worry. I didn't pick up these books until the last one was out, and all because of the cover! :D Can't get enough of them now!
    My Follow Friday

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    1. AnonymousMarch 9, 2012 at 9:03 AM

      This was my choice also, I agree with the pin's meaning.

      http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/03/feature-follow_09.html

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  21. B ReadingMarch 9, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    These are popular books but I agree the cover is rather dull.
    New follower http://booketta.blogspot.com/

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  22. Jessica@Booked Up!March 9, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Hi! I agree with you on the Hunger Games cover. Great FF! I am a new follower. Here's the link to my FF:

    http://bookedupbloggers.blogspot.com/2012/03/feature-and-follow-friday-1.html

    Jessica @ Booked Up! :) x

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  23. MellianeMarch 9, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    I really need to read it to know if it will be the same for me.

    old follower

    here is mine

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  24. JosephMarch 9, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Hi from a new follower! I agree, I didn't read the book based on its cover, I read the Hunger Games because a lot of people recommended it to me.

    I hope you can come over and join me on my blog!
    http://www.josepheastwood.com/2012/03/follow-friday.html

    -Joseph♥

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  25. HazalMarch 9, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    There are different versions of The Hunger Games covers and trust me, there are worse but I do agree with you. I'm a new follower, check out my FF?

    http://thebooktomyheart.blogspot.com/2012/03/feature-and-follow-4.html

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  26. I Live In A Fictional WorldMarch 9, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Great pick! I've got all three books on my shelf but haven't read them yet. I thought I was going to have time to before the movie came out but I guess I have to watch it on dvd!

    Here's my FF pick
    http://iliveinafictionalworld.blogspot.com/2012/03/feature-follow-friday.html

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  27. AnonymousMarch 9, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Hi! I'm a new follower, and I think your blog is pretty. www.rachelrmrblog.blogspot.com

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  28. Between The BindingsMarch 9, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    Ne Follower GFC. This is the second time I've seen this book for this question and it's a good choice. My FF Link http://bookfanatic89.blogspot.com/2012/03/follow-my-blog-friday-5.html

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  29. TamaraMarch 9, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    Hi! New follower here :) I actually like this cover of the Hunger Games.... some of the other covers are not so good though :) Have a good weekend!

    http://bookruckus.blogspot.com

    Tamara

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  30. Rachel March 9, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    I love the Hunger games, this cover is pretty good. through the color scheme is a bit bad. I love catching fire better. new follower.
    My FF

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  31. StormiMarch 9, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Well, I never thought much of this cover, but I am also probably the only one who didn't really care for the book either..lol. :)

    Stormi

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  32. thepamjellyMarch 9, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Yes, I totally agree! The cover didn't really strike me, but after I read it, it made sense.

    Have a great weekend!

    Pam | jellylovesbooks

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  33. The Reading EnchantressMarch 9, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Yay, same as me :) I totally feel the same way about the cover, after reading it, it totally works! Btw, Thanks again for the signed copy of Fever!!! I absolutely LOVE it! It's so gorgeous and I'm still so excited with it! and Thanks for stopping by!

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    1. KristanMarch 10, 2012 at 5:29 AM

      You're so very welcome! I'm glad it went to a good home =)

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