Unexpected

Yes, I read "The Hunger Games".  I had not planned to but my sister assured me I would like it.  I really did not want to read about children having to kill other children.  Much to my surprise, it was so good I could not put it down.  It was one of a few books that really stay in my mind and I will pull out parts to mull over.  It was well done and handled with finesse.  I did realize that there were parts that I related to only too well as having grown up in a poor rural environment.  Now I am ready for the next book.  Can it be as good?