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dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Violence, War
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Rape
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I wanted to read this book because I love the rest of the 2012 – 2016 dystopian books including Divergent, Twilight, The Maze Runner and the Mortal Instruments. I wish I had read these books during the hype of my childhood but I did enjoy this series overall as a young adult, but I felt like this book in particular was missing something extra for a final book of the series.
Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But she’s still not safe. A revolution is unfolding, and everyone, it seems, has had a hand in the carefully laid out plans – everyone except Katniss. And yet she must play the most vital part in the final battle. Katniss must carry on being the Mockingjay – the symbol of rebellion – no matter what it costs her. She is trying to protect everyone she loves and take down the guy who created all the pain.
This book was well written, and I loved the fact of the exploration of mental health especially with Katniss’s nightmares and Peeta’s flashbacks. This book is not a lovey-dovey read, it’s a gritty slow read showing the effects of a riot and revolution and seeing it from both sides of the villain and the victims. It was showing the reflection of cruelty, slavery and the horrors of war - I liked that. However, there was a lot more that could have been done to make this book five stars.
I wanted more action within the books, as the war was taking place we didn’t see much of it. I get that we see it from the victim’s point of view, but I wanted to see it more from the general point of view. I don’t really like love triangles within storylines however being that this was released within the time period of 2012-2016 and all book series mentioned above does have a love triangle and I probably would have loved it back then but now as a young adult, I could couldn’t stand it. Gale just leaving because he thought he killed Prim and that was all he had going from him annoyed me, I wanted to punch him in the face for that comment. I would have loved to seen more at the end and the healing process for Katniss and Peeta. I feel like it was just collected and moved on especially in the Epilogue when it was to do with her struggle of whether she wanted children or not yet it seemed really forced upon. The deaths within this book were just written off rather than a dramatic death scene which I would have preferred. It took me a while to realize Prim was dead and that Finnick was dead. I don’t think Prim needed to be killed either. Katniss’s mum just leaving her after everything she’s been through also annoyed the crap out of me.
I loved the Hunger Games and Catching Fire and I wanted this book to be as good as those two and it was okay. I just expected more with it being the final book of the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War
Minor: Miscarriage, Pregnancy
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book perfectly rounded of the trilogy, by Katniss defeating the capital. I thought it was very fast paced and intense. It was interesting how in this book Effie was barely mentioned but in the movie she was there in district 13. Also, some parts of the book went too fast I couldn’t fully appreciate what was happening and it got a bit confusing at times where the star squad were. Despite that I thought the characters were written really well and the plot was intense.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
For the first time, I finished the entire The Hunger Games series.
On my past reviews, I didn't talk much, didn't explain my feelings as much as I wanted too because I figured whatever I said wouldn't be complex enough to talk about this. And I know, I know, someone may look at this and think you know what it never was? that serious. it was never that serious. But for the last week I've been consumed by this trilogy, read it day and night, while I washed my hair and painted my nails. So it's a bit serious.
I decided right after I finished reading this that I was going to talk about the series as a whole in topics, but this won't work. However, I'll try not to be lengthy.
First of all, I'd like everyone to know that Gale Hawthorne will always be my number one enemy. This motherfucker was the worst friend in the world. I can't believe he exists in the same world as Peeta Mellark. God, it feels profane to even compare them.
Then, I'd like to talk about the characters that actually mattered. Katniss Everdeen is one of the, if not THE single best character I've read. I love how her brain works. I loved seeing the revolution growing inside her, I loved to see the way she understood what it all really meant. I guess, in parts, we watched a bit of her understanding more and more of the world, and how much power she could have, not only because she was the mockingjay, but because she was there. It's sad that, through all the books, the reader has to watch her go through heavy PTSD and new traumas while still being a child. But she got the ending that not only she deserved, but was hers to begin with. It should never have been stripped from her.
Peeta Mellark is the kindest person in the world, the kindest human ever written. I wish I could see everything through his eyes, I feel like the world would have a softer edge. He was just a boy in love with a girl, and his development was harsh and cruel. I wish he had been my childhood book crush, I'd have cried for him, loved him, read fanfictions about him. I understand why Haymitch took care of him like he was his own.
Even if this book was rough and bittersweet, I understood it. I understood the decisions taken, both by the characters and the author, so there's that. I don't think someone who reads books to take a break from the world would necessarily love this, because their world is not peaceful. I think the best part of the way Suzanne Collins wrote this book was that you could really see the way things were happening, and why. It isn't less bittersweet, just understandable.
The plot is very basic if you think too much about it. Battle Royale, dystopia. So, to me, the characters carried it. This is usually the main reason why I read books, to find people like Peeta and Katniss (not fucking gale). This is who I recommend the series for, who likes well-written characters. And who likes a basic plot like Battle Royale being taken by great hands such as Suzanne Collins' and being transformed into something that I really think will stick with you for a while - if you take it as serious (worringly) as i did.
On my past reviews, I didn't talk much, didn't explain my feelings as much as I wanted too because I figured whatever I said wouldn't be complex enough to talk about this. And I know, I know, someone may look at this and think you know what it never was? that serious. it was never that serious. But for the last week I've been consumed by this trilogy, read it day and night, while I washed my hair and painted my nails. So it's a bit serious.
I decided right after I finished reading this that I was going to talk about the series as a whole in topics, but this won't work. However, I'll try not to be lengthy.
First of all, I'd like everyone to know that Gale Hawthorne will always be my number one enemy. This motherfucker was the worst friend in the world. I can't believe he exists in the same world as Peeta Mellark. God, it feels profane to even compare them.
Then, I'd like to talk about the characters that actually mattered. Katniss Everdeen is one of the, if not THE single best character I've read. I love how her brain works. I loved seeing the revolution growing inside her, I loved to see the way she understood what it all really meant. I guess, in parts, we watched a bit of her understanding more and more of the world, and how much power she could have, not only because she was the mockingjay, but because she was there. It's sad that, through all the books, the reader has to watch her go through heavy PTSD and new traumas while still being a child. But she got the ending that not only she deserved, but was hers to begin with. It should never have been stripped from her.
Peeta Mellark is the kindest person in the world, the kindest human ever written. I wish I could see everything through his eyes, I feel like the world would have a softer edge. He was just a boy in love with a girl, and his development was harsh and cruel. I wish he had been my childhood book crush, I'd have cried for him, loved him, read fanfictions about him. I understand why Haymitch took care of him like he was his own.
Even if this book was rough and bittersweet, I understood it. I understood the decisions taken, both by the characters and the author, so there's that. I don't think someone who reads books to take a break from the world would necessarily love this, because their world is not peaceful. I think the best part of the way Suzanne Collins wrote this book was that you could really see the way things were happening, and why. It isn't less bittersweet, just understandable.
The plot is very basic if you think too much about it. Battle Royale, dystopia. So, to me, the characters carried it. This is usually the main reason why I read books, to find people like Peeta and Katniss (not fucking gale). This is who I recommend the series for, who likes well-written characters. And who likes a basic plot like Battle Royale being taken by great hands such as Suzanne Collins' and being transformed into something that I really think will stick with you for a while - if you take it as serious (worringly) as i did.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, War
Moderate: Alcoholism, Confinement, Drug abuse, Mental illness
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Torture, Violence, Grief, War
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Miscarriage, Suicide attempt
adventurous
dark
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:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Medical content, Mass/school shootings, Injury/Injury detail
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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:
Yes
A good sequel and good closure for Katniss. Would like a sequel focused on another character too, showing what happens to Panem next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Vomit, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Death of parent, Gaslighting
Heaviest book of the three. The main cast goes off the deep end. One of the character sacrifices themselves for the others. Several characters die.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Mockingjay is the third book in "The Hunger Games" series and it's my lowest rated book out of the three.
The first two books seemed to have non stop action, and while this book had action, it takes a while to start up. The whole first third of the book is aboutlife at District 13 and it was a bit boring.
When I first read this in my early 20s I was a Gale fan, I was rooting for Katniss to end up with Gale.In the past, when she ended up with Peeta, I was disappointed. Now that I'm in my early 30s I'm not disappointed with the epilogue, I was team Peeta this time around.
I didn't 100% love the ending but this was still a good book, overall. Even though this was the lowest rating I've given a Hunger Games book (both the first books got 5 stars from me) I still enjoyed it.
I'm giving this 4 stars out of 5.
I listened to this for free on scribd
The first two books seemed to have non stop action, and while this book had action, it takes a while to start up. The whole first third of the book is about
When I first read this in my early 20s I was a Gale fan, I was rooting for Katniss to end up with Gale.
I didn't 100% love the ending but this was still a good book, overall. Even though this was the lowest rating I've given a Hunger Games book (both the first books got 5 stars from me) I still enjoyed it.
I'm giving this 4 stars out of 5.
I listened to this for free on scribd
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War, Classism
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Torture, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood, Medical content
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Alcohol
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Minor: Death of parent