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In this episode of The Book Fix, hosts Yajaira and Cheli dive headfirst into the cinematic world of The Hunger Games (2012) following their recent reread of the book. They ditch the plot recap to focus instead on the gritty film style, casting choices, and all the small (and not-so-small) differences between book and screen. From the shaky camera work that left them dizzy, to Jennifer Lawrence’s stoic portrayal of Katniss, they compare the emotional richness of the book to the movie’s more muted tone.
The duo gets especially animated over missed opportunities—like Katniss’s musical talents being downplayed, Peeta’s love being underdeveloped, and the absence of iconic lines like “the boy with the bread.” They also touch on the awkward shift from book’s slow-burn romance to the movie’s blink-and-you-miss-it kisses. Bonus? An unhinged tangent about types of bread, platform Converse, and Snow’s bald-headed crimes.
Whether you're team "Gale was unnecessary" or just here to roast the Capitol, this episode is a nostalgic, chaotic tribute to the movie that launched a dystopian generation. And yes—Snow's still a bitch. Catch you next Thursday for Catching Fire!
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In this episode of The Book Fix, hosts Yajaira and Cheli dive headfirst into the cinematic world of The Hunger Games (2012) following their recent reread of the book. They ditch the plot recap to focus instead on the gritty film style, casting choices, and all the small (and not-so-small) differences between book and screen. From the shaky camera work that left them dizzy, to Jennifer Lawrence’s stoic portrayal of Katniss, they compare the emotional richness of the book to the movie’s more muted tone.
The duo gets especially animated over missed opportunities—like Katniss’s musical talents being downplayed, Peeta’s love being underdeveloped, and the absence of iconic lines like “the boy with the bread.” They also touch on the awkward shift from book’s slow-burn romance to the movie’s blink-and-you-miss-it kisses. Bonus? An unhinged tangent about types of bread, platform Converse, and Snow’s bald-headed crimes.
Whether you're team "Gale was unnecessary" or just here to roast the Capitol, this episode is a nostalgic, chaotic tribute to the movie that launched a dystopian generation. And yes—Snow's still a bitch. Catch you next Thursday for Catching Fire!
The Podcast Inside Your HouseWeird Horror. Created by Kevin Schrock and Annie Marie Morgan.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Support the show
Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebookfix?utm_source=linktree_admin_share
become our Patron ♡ https://www.patreon.com/BookFix
buy us a book ♡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookfix
Business Inquiries: [email protected]
follow us on Tiktok! ♡ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix

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