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Amanecer en la cosecha by Suzanne Collins

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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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Very good read, enjoyable and sad. Suzanne gave us everything we wanted with this story. The epilogue makes it much better too. If you've read the HG trilogy, nothing would be a major surprise. Still an incredible read and would recommend.

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Not my favorite Hunger Games book, but definitely worth the read. This book focuses more on the themes of media shaping the narrative and just how cruel the regime can be, making you suffer personally without end. This book felt a little repetitive in what it showed and the easter eggs between Songbirds and Hunger Games were a little on the nose. Haymitch just kept suffering and suffering throughout the games and on his return home, making me wonder about the difference between him and Katniss and how President Snow treated them. Maybe more subtlety in the future? Haymitch was really clever and I loved seeing his character portrayed in that way.

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This was an excellent arena/games story. I liked the messaging/theme behind this one and it was so nice to read about the games than snow. 

So many elements had me going NO SUZANNE STOPPPPP 😭😭😭 I can't wait for the movie 

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