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joanna1905's review against another edition
3.0
**3.5 stars**
I definitely enjoyed this more than book one since I only had a vague idea what happens and this is a series that definitely benefits from going in blind. I really enjoyed the way the story has continued to evolve as we see just how bad the capitol really is. I also appreciate the nuance given when showing how the capitol adores the victors but simultaneously revel in the pageant of it all.
It’s also nice to see Katniss grow up a bit, her past experiences allow her to have greater perspective on why Haymitch is drunk all the time.
Unfortunately this didn’t crack into the four stars realm because I found the start a bit too slow. It felt like it took forever for them to get back into the games - which wasn’t necessarily a bad thing but since the start was so slow it just messed with the pacing a bit and made the ending feel a bit rushed. I think some of the lead up could’ve been culled down a bit.
All in all, I’m really glad I’m finally reading these and I’m excited to see how it ends!
Also Katniss is still aro/ace coded and you can’t change my mind on this - literally what love triangle ?
I definitely enjoyed this more than book one since I only had a vague idea what happens and this is a series that definitely benefits from going in blind. I really enjoyed the way the story has continued to evolve as we see just how bad the capitol really is. I also appreciate the nuance given when showing how the capitol adores the victors but simultaneously revel in the pageant of it all.
It’s also nice to see Katniss grow up a bit, her past experiences allow her to have greater perspective on why Haymitch is drunk all the time.
Unfortunately this didn’t crack into the four stars realm because I found the start a bit too slow. It felt like it took forever for them to get back into the games - which wasn’t necessarily a bad thing but since the start was so slow it just messed with the pacing a bit and made the ending feel a bit rushed. I think some of the lead up could’ve been culled down a bit.
All in all, I’m really glad I’m finally reading these and I’m excited to see how it ends!
Also Katniss is still aro/ace coded and you can’t change my mind on this - literally what love triangle ?
sweetsorrows's review against another edition
5.0
why am i relating to haymitch the most during this reread? also i ❤️ finnick
alexis_h's review against another edition
5.0
Rereading this 11 years later and this series still keeps me intrigued from the moment I start it. I love this series so much
books_by_cille's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
ilsabelle's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and War
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Animal death, Sexual harassment, Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
jaswalsh's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
kati111's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
slushysands's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
lurker_stalker's review against another edition
5.0
I'll have to go back and see what I rated [b:The Hunger Games|2767052|The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)|Suzanne Collins|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1358275334s/2767052.jpg|2792775] but I think I enjoyed Catching Fire more. Maybe it's because it's been so long since I've read the first in the trilogy but I was completely involved in this story and enjoyed the political aspects and the alliance between the victors. And I swear I never thought I'd like Peeta but I did.
The only thing that I didn't like very much was the choice of narrator. I'd go 4.5 but rounding up.
Ok, I'm off to start [b:Mockingjay|7260188|Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3)|Suzanne Collins|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1358275419s/7260188.jpg|8812783].
The only thing that I didn't like very much was the choice of narrator. I'd go 4.5 but rounding up.
Ok, I'm off to start [b:Mockingjay|7260188|Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3)|Suzanne Collins|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1358275419s/7260188.jpg|8812783].