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Изгревът в деня на Жътвата by Suzanne Collins

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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

4.5/4.75??

This is a fantastic book! A great way of telling Haymitch’s story. 

The games were written in amazing detail & I loved the other tributes from district 12. It really demonstrates the helplessness that you feel as one person against a broken system with setback after setback. It’s so easy to settle into feeling isolated and for the challenge to feel impossible. But Plutarch reminds us of perseverance, and Haymitch demonstrates his real strength and resilience when Katniss comes on the scene. 

Maysilee first owning the pin, Burdock (Katniss’ dad) being an old friend, effie’s first stint, Mags and Wiress, Beetee too… it’s great to see how these characters have been working and struggling for years and for it to finally come to a head almost a quarter of a century later is eye opening. These things can take time. But we’re all in this together!

There was a little disconnect for me occasionally with big moments and sequences - not sure I could visualise those until after the fact. I enjoy reading really detailed passages, and Suzanne’s writing style is much more to the point, which is great for what this book needs, but just not my preference. 

For example, with the interviews it was all a bit sudden and I couldn’t feel things bubbling as much as previously. Who knows. 

I understand the connection between him and Lucy gray and Katniss - it’s interesting. But, mildly convenient for plot purposes? Who knows, but it’s nice to see old friends in those ways. 

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Strong character development: Yes

This book was alright. it didn't really need to be written and added to the series, it doesn't really add anything you don't already know from the others. Snow's prequel was better as it showed a lot more backstory, this one you go in pretty much knowing how it all plays out. 

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The only negative thing I could say is that this is not a standard alone novel. It is necessary that it's read 5th and it is better if they trilogy & ballad are fresh in your mind. But that is part of the brilliance!! How do you expand such a thoroughly explored world? This. Is. How! I'm a diehard fan and my jaw was on the FLOOR with a lot of the context provided in this novel. Bravo!

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Trauma

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Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

It was okay, not as well-written as the others. Felt a lot like a rushed job with a lot of fan service. Collins is great with plots but the dialogue and pacing felt stiff and unrealistic. 

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I now understand why Haymitch is a raging alcoholic. That's all I have to say. 

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