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le_corbeau_romantique's review against another edition
5.0
You are missing out if you haven't picked up this book! I can't wait to read the next one!
_ivareads's review against another edition
5.0
I might be years late but I’m so glad I can finally say it’s way better than the movie
amalipulan's review against another edition
5.0
So far, I've found a flaw in the book.
Second, this is not a flaw, but I find it a bit funny. When the cameras are all over the arena, Peeta, in a heartbeat, told Katniss of how his father wished to marry her mother. Huge mistake there. Especially when it is broadcasted all over Panem.
Despite all of the above, the book is amazing. Took me three days to finish the book. Didn't thought I'd cry this much in the end. I knew what it felt like for Peeta, to realize that all of it was just an act.
(Pardon me for my English, and feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.)
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One, Katniss explained to Rue that the whole Star-Crossed Lover thing was just an act. The Capitol should have knew it then, because of the cameras all over the arena.Second, this is not a flaw, but I find it a bit funny. When the cameras are all over the arena, Peeta, in a heartbeat, told Katniss of how his father wished to marry her mother. Huge mistake there. Especially when it is broadcasted all over Panem.
Despite all of the above, the book is amazing. Took me three days to finish the book. Didn't thought I'd cry this much in the end. I knew what it felt like for Peeta, to realize that all of it was just an act.
(Pardon me for my English, and feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.)
ellejaoy's review against another edition
4.0
When I love a book entirely, I normally read it in one sitting, although I finished [b:The Hunger Games|2767052|The Hunger Games|Suzanne Collins|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1293504845s/2767052.jpg|2792775] at normal person speed (a few days). Partly because it took me so long to get into and partly because I couldn't sit still for more than 5minutes the last week and a bit.
As much as I would of loved to give it 5 stars there where certain aspects of the both the plot itself and the writing of characters that let it down for me.
First off, I didn't like Katniss. I liked her at first, but after a while I found her to be annoying. I have definite respect for her and she was wrote well (her confusion and process of thoughts where seamless) but certain things nagged me, like her relationship with Peeta seemed genuine enough until Collins kept adding in bits about Gale. Multiple times there where also hypocritical messages sent out by Katniss, showing her confusion yes but also confusing me. I felt that if we where to really understand the way she felt about Peeta, it would of needed to be done more streamlined.
Another thing that irked me was the fact we didn't get an end of book reunion scene. All this talk over the fact she missed everyone so much, and all the Gale talk, I expected a scene at the end where she got to see her family again and got to see how Gale reacted! I wanted it, in fact I needed it.
I suppose you can say that I am picking at straws not to give this a full 5 stars. I did really enjoy it but once I was finished I found myself feeling let down about certain aspects and I kept thinking how I'd change certain parts.
I am especially not a fan of any violence in books I read. I do read books that have violence as an issue but I never read graphic violence, and while this isn't, it certainly has aspects that made me uncomfortable. The story as a whole also made me uncomfortable. I wasn't truly happy reading about such a horrible 'period of time' where people lived in such conditions. I couldn't help but feel sickened by that world, and while this shows that Collins did such a good job, it didn't do anything for me when reading.
Edit: I would also like to add another thing I disliked. I really enjoyed the whole action part of the book, even though it kinda vaguely sickened and upset me, but I wasn't too happy about how it turned into more of a Katniss and Peeta story near the end. I thought some of the other characters deserved a more starring role, especially Thresh. It felt like he was just thrown to the dogs and I wanted to know his story.
I will definitely read the other two books but I'm in no immediate hurry. Although in saying that I miss Gale, dammit!!
As much as I would of loved to give it 5 stars there where certain aspects of the both the plot itself and the writing of characters that let it down for me.
First off, I didn't like Katniss. I liked her at first, but after a while I found her to be annoying. I have definite respect for her and she was wrote well (her confusion and process of thoughts where seamless) but certain things nagged me, like her relationship with Peeta seemed genuine enough until Collins kept adding in bits about Gale. Multiple times there where also hypocritical messages sent out by Katniss, showing her confusion yes but also confusing me. I felt that if we where to really understand the way she felt about Peeta, it would of needed to be done more streamlined.
Another thing that irked me was the fact we didn't get an end of book reunion scene. All this talk over the fact she missed everyone so much, and all the Gale talk, I expected a scene at the end where she got to see her family again and got to see how Gale reacted! I wanted it, in fact I needed it.
I suppose you can say that I am picking at straws not to give this a full 5 stars. I did really enjoy it but once I was finished I found myself feeling let down about certain aspects and I kept thinking how I'd change certain parts.
I am especially not a fan of any violence in books I read. I do read books that have violence as an issue but I never read graphic violence, and while this isn't, it certainly has aspects that made me uncomfortable. The story as a whole also made me uncomfortable. I wasn't truly happy reading about such a horrible 'period of time' where people lived in such conditions. I couldn't help but feel sickened by that world, and while this shows that Collins did such a good job, it didn't do anything for me when reading.
Edit: I would also like to add another thing I disliked. I really enjoyed the whole action part of the book, even though it kinda vaguely sickened and upset me, but I wasn't too happy about how it turned into more of a Katniss and Peeta story near the end. I thought some of the other characters deserved a more starring role, especially Thresh. It felt like he was just thrown to the dogs and I wanted to know his story.
I will definitely read the other two books but I'm in no immediate hurry. Although in saying that I miss Gale, dammit!!
hanmglee's review against another edition
5.0
I can’t believe it took the prequel coming out for me to start this series. SO GOOD!!!!
lookatjimmy's review against another edition
5.0
I fully believe the reason I can't get into dystopian novels as a genre is because my first ones was this series and literally nothing has ever or will ever compare SUZANNE COLLINS I LOVE YOU!!!
There are only two (2) perfect fictional men who gave me INSANELY high and unrealistic standards no one will ever be able to live up to but for which I will settle for nothing less and Peeta Mellark is absolutely one of them. (The other is Percy Jackson, ofc.)
There are only two (2) perfect fictional men who gave me INSANELY high and unrealistic standards no one will ever be able to live up to but for which I will settle for nothing less and Peeta Mellark is absolutely one of them. (The other is Percy Jackson, ofc.)
ramblingdaydreams's review against another edition
5.0
i don't even know why it took me so long to read this book, im ashamed even thinking about it
anyways live laugh love peeta
anyways live laugh love peeta
jana07's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0