The periods between contests aren't very fast-paced like the rest of the book. At the beginning it doesn't really appear to have much plot until you get into it. Realistic characters and somewhat realistic plot. Worth the read.
This movie was Hilarious, even though it may have had a few cuss words in it. Its a movie that if your mature enough like in the teen range I think you would be fine seeing it, and anyways its not like it shows anything bad. Over 99% of the teen population have heard curse words and what not.