Reviews tagging 'Suicide'

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

26 reviews

theirgracegrace's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This second instalment of the Hunger Games trilogy continues the series explosive and visceral storytelling with a new harrowing chapter. Katniss and Peeta have survived the horrors of the Hunger Games, but now they have unwittingly ignited the spark of revolution. This volume continues the series' commentary on the decadent Capital and its excesses, in contrast to the desperation and unrest of the Districts. Similarly, the depth of critique of state surveillance is great, surprising readers in 2009 but less novel to contemporary readers, revealing much about our current society. The twists and turns of this book build toward its terrifying conclusion and a new paradigm that might change the course of a nation. Amazing book that I could not put down!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Dementia, Gore, Animal cruelty, Blood, Child death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Medical content, Physical abuse, War, Drug abuse, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Pregnancy, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Torture, Vomit, Abandonment, Alcohol, Animal death, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Mental illness, Police brutality, and Violence

madsmccray's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, Child abuse, Police brutality, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Chronic illness, Blood, and Child death

Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Mental illness, Torture, Suicide, Medical content, and Death of parent

sunnycollins_'s review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This is a great addition to the Hunger Games trilogy.

1. Post-victory life. It was really interesting to see what life is like for victors. If this whole book was about Katniss and Peta becoming mentors I think I would have enjoyed it just as much.

2. Dynamic world building. The way Collins describes the new arena is so compelling. The reader gets to solve the puzzle along with the characters; it is extremely rewarding (especially towards the end).

There were some negatives points in this book, most glaring being the fake pregnancy. I suppose it makes sense for the characters, it's just not something I enjoyed. 

Overall, another great book! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Death, and Child death

Moderate: Physical abuse, Blood, Grief, Police brutality, and Vomit

Minor: Slavery, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Self harm

bi_n_large's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Police brutality, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood

Moderate: Torture, Alcoholism, Death, and Suicide

Minor: Pregnancy, Mental illness, and Ableism

readingwithkaitlyn's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful sad tense fast-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Drug abuse, Confinement, Medical content, Violence, Addiction, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Animal death, Blood, Death, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Murder, and Police brutality

Moderate: Mental illness

Minor: Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Child death, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Slavery, Suicide, and Pregnancy

maple_dove's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I initially DNF'd this book, but I eventually just had to continue reading months later. Science Fiction and Dystopian are two of my least favorite genres so that didn't help my experience.

I can see why Katniss Everdeen is so beloved among the reading community. She truly is a one-of-a-kind protagonist. Although, I'm a bit fed up with the Not Like Other Girls trope. :/

I also appreciate how the romance takes its place on the back burner. It lines up with Katniss's character and the plot. She honestly has better things to do.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Murder, Alcohol, Blood, and Gun violence

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Slavery, and Alcoholism

Minor: Child death, Sexual content, Animal death, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Suicide, and Pregnancy

Poverty (graphic)

robyn_vennard's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, and Blood

Moderate: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Addiction, Fire/Fire injury, and Death of parent

zombiezami's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Ableism, Animal death, Murder, Violence, Vomit, Blood, Gore, Police brutality, Gun violence, Suicide, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Addiction, Torture, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Classism, Child death, Confinement, Dementia, and Mental illness

Minor: Sexual harassment and Pregnancy

Saneism

random19379's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Violence, Suicide, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, and Body horror

claudiamacpherson's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Torture, Vomit, Addiction, Drug use, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Alcohol, Blood, Classism, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide