serenityb 's review for:

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

5.0

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I used to say that this book was the worst Hunger Games book. While rereading it as an adult, however, the ending is gut-wrenching in a way I didn’t process before.  The pacing was not always perfect, but the book made up for it by giving Katniss real, compelling grief and trauma.