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verylittlelady's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
spirituelle's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
lovelovelove!???
pained_creations's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
My least favorite of the trilogy, but still a decent read.
kcp3321's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dudinha_books's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
arielleslibrarycard's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was the hardest book to read of the trilogy, and I understand why there are mixed reviews because it felt like Katniss was in a spiral the entire time -- but that's precisely what I loved about it. Since the book is told from a first person POV, the author capitalized on this and made the effort to show us exactly what it's like for someone in war to go through the motions of all of the action that is happening around them; and see how it genuinely damages you for life.. how one moment, you're talking to someone and the next, they're blown up and lifeless.. and you have no time to process your emotions but to keep moving forward and onward.
It is also in this book that certain plot twists are revealed and they make you question once again, what is the difference between righteous anger and rage? What is the difference between seeking justice vs. vengeance? And when does it ever end? When is war necessary?
This is definitely one of those series that will stick with me forever; and any book that creates a lasting impact is a 5-star for me.
It is also in this book that certain plot twists are revealed and they make you question once again, what is the difference between righteous anger and rage? What is the difference between seeking justice vs. vengeance? And when does it ever end? When is war necessary?
This is definitely one of those series that will stick with me forever; and any book that creates a lasting impact is a 5-star for me.
revanchists's review against another edition
4.0
WARNING: This book may cause mental breakdown.
Of course I was disappointed at the latter part of the book, considering the fact that all those hard times - deaths, mournings, and confusion - has come to.. what? Yes, the book could have been better, but I can't deny the feeling that it moved me. That's life, isn't it? People left and you have to go on. I understand Katniss's struggle all throughout, but I think she could have made things different. I know it's pretty hard to explain, but all that dawned on me is the hardest question: What now? Every page I turned I can't help but feel very desperate for something. I can't move on. All those people I loved.
First of all, I was torn by Peeta's condition. I got sad because.. from that moment on he became a stranger. I don't know him anymore. All his personality revealed in those two books - gone. And Katniss. Sometimes I just think she's so stupid. But we would have been like that if we were her, wouldn't we? Gale, the least defended of all. Sometimes I felt sympathy, sometimes I can't get myself to feel something for him. And don't get me started on the others. They seem too much real to me, I don't think I could handle the pain.
I feel like a disaster. I have mixed feelings and I come up with a different opinion for like every 10 minutes. Aftershock, I guess? Ugh. I suck in giving reviews.
All I wanted is to have an extension for it. Because I was really devastated when I realized nothing else is happening when it only had a very few pages left. But thinking about it, it's not possible. Katniss will continue in her life, even there are "much worse games to play". None would have been added to it, anyway. It has to be our own decision to end it. Nevertheless, it affected me emotionally, spiritually, mentally, or even physically (you see, I was broken hearted). But if I could ask you one question: If you were still seventeen, could you get on with every single life taken every day, lead a rebellion, carry on the mission to assassinate the president, choose between orders and personal wants, and watch your sister die that you protected from the evil people that ruined your life on the first place? COULD YOU? You might be having a hard time moving on with your ex, but study her carefully! She has gone through a lot than we could imagine. But reading those last pages makes it impossibly fuzzy. Why is this girl, who spent those last few months struggling and beaten, will end up here, worn out and useless? I was hoping for some kind of happy resolution where all of them could live together and learn that all those that happened is a lesson, for all sides. But I have to move on, right? There's no Hunger Games. The real enemy is taken down. Humanity's harsh realities are proved and straight to the point. It was all over. It was all over! But I can't shake that unfamiliar emotion I still feel.
I don't know. Now I just have to accept the trilogy is over. That's it. Cry. Or whatever. It happened and there's no changing it.
Of course I was disappointed at the latter part of the book, considering the fact that all those hard times - deaths, mournings, and confusion - has come to.. what? Yes, the book could have been better, but I can't deny the feeling that it moved me. That's life, isn't it? People left and you have to go on. I understand Katniss's struggle all throughout, but I think she could have made things different. I know it's pretty hard to explain, but all that dawned on me is the hardest question: What now? Every page I turned I can't help but feel very desperate for something. I can't move on. All those people I loved.
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I JUST WANT TO REREAD THE BOOK AND CONFIRM THAT NO CHARACTER I LOVED SO MUCH REALLY DIED.First of all, I was torn by Peeta's condition. I got sad because.. from that moment on he became a stranger. I don't know him anymore. All his personality revealed in those two books - gone. And Katniss. Sometimes I just think she's so stupid. But we would have been like that if we were her, wouldn't we? Gale, the least defended of all. Sometimes I felt sympathy, sometimes I can't get myself to feel something for him. And don't get me started on the others. They seem too much real to me, I don't think I could handle the pain.
I feel like a disaster. I have mixed feelings and I come up with a different opinion for like every 10 minutes. Aftershock, I guess? Ugh. I suck in giving reviews.
All I wanted is to have an extension for it. Because I was really devastated when I realized nothing else is happening when it only had a very few pages left. But thinking about it, it's not possible. Katniss will continue in her life, even there are "much worse games to play". None would have been added to it, anyway. It has to be our own decision to end it. Nevertheless, it affected me emotionally, spiritually, mentally, or even physically (you see, I was broken hearted). But if I could ask you one question: If you were still seventeen, could you get on with every single life taken every day, lead a rebellion, carry on the mission to assassinate the president, choose between orders and personal wants, and watch your sister die that you protected from the evil people that ruined your life on the first place? COULD YOU? You might be having a hard time moving on with your ex, but study her carefully! She has gone through a lot than we could imagine. But reading those last pages makes it impossibly fuzzy. Why is this girl, who spent those last few months struggling and beaten, will end up here, worn out and useless? I was hoping for some kind of happy resolution where all of them could live together and learn that all those that happened is a lesson, for all sides. But I have to move on, right? There's no Hunger Games. The real enemy is taken down. Humanity's harsh realities are proved and straight to the point. It was all over. It was all over! But I can't shake that unfamiliar emotion I still feel.
I don't know. Now I just have to accept the trilogy is over. That's it. Cry. Or whatever. It happened and there's no changing it.