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Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

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willowsmeanders's review against another edition

4.0

JUST AS GOOD AS The Hunger Games. It was a powerful page-turner. I can't wait to read Mockingjay.

REREAD #2 — 4th October, 2019: This book seems different from when I first read it. I actually think that this might be my least favorite book in the trilogy. The love triangle took up unnecessary space, even if it was pretty obvious whom Katniss would pick. Gale was being a prat throughout the book by being so dismissive of Katniss's fears. Prim was still flatter than pita. And generally the plot was not as well-written as The Hunger Games.

That's not to say the books' bad — it's still damn powerful.

Spoiler

Cinna's arrest and beating

will be a scene that I will forever hold in a place marked off in my brain as "Trauma Zone". So sudden and unexpected. Collins's writing style is still wonderful. And, of course, Katniss Everdeen continues to be one of the most well-written characters I have seen in fiction.

In short, not as good as the first one — but still good.

REREAD #3 — 26th April, 2020
Bluh. Getting lamer per read. Angst. Angst. Too much angst. Unnecessary taking the mickey out of Gale. Katniss getting on my nerves. And the love triangle is about as needed as your wisdom teeth.

xiraani's review against another edition

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5.0

If I say i’m in love, I won’t be lying.

daniellecook's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

theskytales's review against another edition

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5.0

Okay, I have to admit that ending was unexpected. I... I'm done. Really? That's a downer. Need a short break before I'll start with the last book of the trilogy.