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4.32 AVERAGE
4.32 AVERAGE
A thrilling book. I enjoyed it more than the first one and hadn't seen the movie so didn't know the plot unlike in the first. I thought that the characters became more nuanced and the plot became more interesting and had more mysteries. One unique thing that I like that these books do is this idea of Katniss being a celebrity and having to present herself to the public in a certain way using fashion and other means to achieve certain ends and how this is explored. It's very well done.
I do have a few criticisms. Firstly, although the book was very exciting, I could see the ending coming, bar some of the details and that made it less effective. Secondly, there was a certain thing that Katniss was obsessed about for a large portion of the book that was a major driving force for her decisions yet I didn't find it that convincing or interesting.
However, it was still very enjoyable and the confident, distinct authorial voice in first person present tense made it a gripping read.
I do have a few criticisms. Firstly, although the book was very exciting, I could see the ending coming, bar some of the details and that made it less effective. Secondly, there was a certain thing that Katniss was obsessed about for a large portion of the book that was a major driving force for her decisions yet I didn't find it that convincing or interesting.
However, it was still very enjoyable and the confident, distinct authorial voice in first person present tense made it a gripping read.
definitely my favorite of the series - just because i got so much of peeta
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ok, THIS one I couldn't put down. No wonder everyone who read these as they came out was so anxious for Mockingjay!
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Imagine surviving the hunger games, thinking you now get to live a better life in the Victor's Village, living your days never going hungry again (which is no way an equal compensation for the trauma and damage the games has caused)- thinking that you no longer have to worry about joining the Hunger Games ever again. WHEN suddenly, it is announced that the Quarter Quell will be getting tributes from the existing pool of victors, which is: female population = Katniss Everdeen. Talk about fucked up 😭 This book highlighted a aort of turning point for Katniss. She realized that she could no longer go on with the lovestruck facade she's been maintaining and decided to fight in her own way.
Let's talk about the other characters. I still love Peeta, he is so loyal, loving and charming. I agree with Haymitch that Katniss doesn't deserve him (for now at least). And FINNICK, mygod rereading this has made me an even bigger fan of Finnick. Honestly, Katniss and Peeta wouldn't have survived the first 2 days of the games if it weren't for him. Skill-wise, I think Finnick would have won the Quarter Quell and that speaks a lot of his talent and skill. It doesn't hurt that he's charismatic af as well.
Anyway, this series has always been the blueprint for the YA Dystopian category. But I would say, this has to be my favorite in the trilogy. Great character development from Katniss, amazing new characters, and such an intricate and suspenseful arena. A great read!
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail