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abjasco's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
aecidyk's review against another edition
5.0
a masterpiece. writing this review after i just cried my eyes out. i have no more words.
my favorite quotes/moments.
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Positioned on my dresser, that white-as-snow rose is a personal message to me. It speaks of unfinished business. It whispers, I can find you. I can reach you. Perhaps I am watching you now.
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But I don’t know what to tell him about the aftermath of killing a person. About how they never leave you.
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“Fire is catching!” I am shouting now, determined that he will not miss a word. “And if we burn, you burn with us!”
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Not only does he hate me and want to kill me, he no longer believes I’m human. It was less painful being strangled.
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I am Cinna’s bird, ignited, flying frantically to escape something inescapable. The feathers of flame that grow from my body. Beating my wings only fans the blaze. I consume myself, but to no end.
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Trapped for days, years, centuries maybe. Dead, but not allowed to die. Alive, but as good as dead. So alone that anyone, anything no matter how loathsome would be welcome.
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Gradually, I’m forced to accept who I am. A badly burned girl with no wings. With no fire. And no sister.
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My name is Katniss Everdeen. Why am I not dead? I should be dead. It would be best for everyone if I were dead….
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“It was the waste of a trip. She’s not here,” I tell him. Buttercup hisses again. “She’s not here. You can hiss all you like. You won’t find Prim.” At her name, he perks up. Raises his flattened ears. Begins to meow hopefully. “Get out!” He dodges the pillow I throw at him. “Go away! There’s nothing left for you here!” I start to shake, furious with him. “She’s not coming back! She’s never ever coming back here again!” I grab another pillow and get to my feet to improve my aim. Out of nowhere, the tears begin to pour down my cheeks. “She’s dead.” I clutch my middle to dull the pain. Sink down on my heels, rocking the pillow, crying. “She’s dead, you stupid cat. She’s dead.”
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On the night I feel that thing again, the hunger that overtook me on the beach, I know this would have happened anyway. That what I need to survive is not Gale’s fire, kindled with rage and hatred. I have plenty of fire myself. What I need is the dandelion in the spring. The bright yellow that means rebirth instead of destruction. The promise that life can go on, no matter how bad our losses. That it can be good again. And only Peeta can give me that.
my favorite quotes/moments.
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Positioned on my dresser, that white-as-snow rose is a personal message to me. It speaks of unfinished business. It whispers, I can find you. I can reach you. Perhaps I am watching you now.
-
But I don’t know what to tell him about the aftermath of killing a person. About how they never leave you.
-
“Fire is catching!” I am shouting now, determined that he will not miss a word. “And if we burn, you burn with us!”
-
Not only does he hate me and want to kill me, he no longer believes I’m human. It was less painful being strangled.
-
I am Cinna’s bird, ignited, flying frantically to escape something inescapable. The feathers of flame that grow from my body. Beating my wings only fans the blaze. I consume myself, but to no end.
-
Trapped for days, years, centuries maybe. Dead, but not allowed to die. Alive, but as good as dead. So alone that anyone, anything no matter how loathsome would be welcome.
-
Gradually, I’m forced to accept who I am. A badly burned girl with no wings. With no fire. And no sister.
-
My name is Katniss Everdeen. Why am I not dead? I should be dead. It would be best for everyone if I were dead….
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“It was the waste of a trip. She’s not here,” I tell him. Buttercup hisses again. “She’s not here. You can hiss all you like. You won’t find Prim.” At her name, he perks up. Raises his flattened ears. Begins to meow hopefully. “Get out!” He dodges the pillow I throw at him. “Go away! There’s nothing left for you here!” I start to shake, furious with him. “She’s not coming back! She’s never ever coming back here again!” I grab another pillow and get to my feet to improve my aim. Out of nowhere, the tears begin to pour down my cheeks. “She’s dead.” I clutch my middle to dull the pain. Sink down on my heels, rocking the pillow, crying. “She’s dead, you stupid cat. She’s dead.”
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On the night I feel that thing again, the hunger that overtook me on the beach, I know this would have happened anyway. That what I need to survive is not Gale’s fire, kindled with rage and hatred. I have plenty of fire myself. What I need is the dandelion in the spring. The bright yellow that means rebirth instead of destruction. The promise that life can go on, no matter how bad our losses. That it can be good again. And only Peeta can give me that.
hangngt_'s review against another edition
2.0
I don’t think this book was executed well.
I had lots of problems with this particular sequel to the phenomenal hunger games.
First of all, this was just so slow. It felt as if nothing happen it took me forever just to read the first half of this book. Then when I read the second half I was just skimming the pages. I was expecting so much more. I felt as if the second and third book could be merge.
Second of all, I hate the characters. Well I don’t hate all of them. But I can’t tolerate Katniss, her noble decision seems like rash move instead of brave actions. Also Gale! Gale is so annoying. I didn’t mind him in the first book. But why does Gale have to be so rude, he would scarify innocent just to get his revenge. I do not agree with that and I never will.
Peeta, I still love him. He’s so sweet. He cares about others more than himself and it’s refreshing to see Peeta viewing Katniss for who she truly is.
Another complaint is the killing. So many people got killed but it was done in such a fast pace, making it felt rush. Like Finnick. Okay basically the mutt killed him. But there was no remorse. Not even a moment to consider. I know considering the situation they are in, they don’t have time. But nothing even after. The only affect I saw was Prim was killed.
I find overall this book really wasn’t as I expected and the characters really affected my enjoyment of this book.
I had lots of problems with this particular sequel to the phenomenal hunger games.
First of all, this was just so slow. It felt as if nothing happen it took me forever just to read the first half of this book. Then when I read the second half I was just skimming the pages. I was expecting so much more. I felt as if the second and third book could be merge.
Second of all, I hate the characters. Well I don’t hate all of them. But I can’t tolerate Katniss, her noble decision seems like rash move instead of brave actions. Also Gale! Gale is so annoying. I didn’t mind him in the first book. But why does Gale have to be so rude, he would scarify innocent just to get his revenge. I do not agree with that and I never will.
Peeta, I still love him. He’s so sweet. He cares about others more than himself and it’s refreshing to see Peeta viewing Katniss for who she truly is.
Another complaint is the killing. So many people got killed but it was done in such a fast pace, making it felt rush. Like Finnick. Okay basically the mutt killed him. But there was no remorse. Not even a moment to consider. I know considering the situation they are in, they don’t have time. But nothing even after. The only affect I saw was Prim was killed.
I find overall this book really wasn’t as I expected and the characters really affected my enjoyment of this book.
lydiab213's review against another edition
3.0
It was alright. I think it would have been more interesting from a third person POV just because Katniss spends most of the book depressed in a room and wanting to kill herself. The conclusion felt rushed, but I can't think of anything in particular that would have fixed the story. The first two books just felt so engaging, and this was read more out of obligation. Disappointing but not horrible.
schokihonig's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
3.0
jayyy4's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
sw2802's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
tjorven_meret's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
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? It's complicated
4.5
veronn's review against another edition
5.0
i can't believe it's over. it feels like i just went through the war myself. i love Katniss and Peeta so much. i want to die right now