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A review by lindsaygp_reads
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
dark
emotional
fast-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? Yes
5.0
**SPOILERS THROUGHOUT**
This book takes what was heartbreaking about the first two and turns it up about 10 times. You grow to love so many of these side characters who are all finding their courage in the face of a government that wants them dead— and always we are reminded that they are CHILDREN with no other choice.
Peeta’s arc especially had me absolutely sobbing, how much time was needed for that trust to be rebuilt, for Katniss to show up for him the way that he would for her if the roles had been reversed, teaching herself to dig deep and find that softness for the boy with the bread. The realization that she carried enough fire to burn a corrupt government to the ground, and what she needed was the dandelion in spring.
Moments that I’ll carry with me: The delayed response to Prim’s death was so real and impactful it still hurts to think about. Johanna in all her rage, holding tight to the little pack of pine needles and crying because it smelled like home. Gale knowing but not saying that the bomb he helped build was a thing that killed innocent children made me want to scream. The book of tributes, the little memories to remember them all. Buttercup not leaving Katniss, but guarding her against the night.
This series should be required reading.
This book takes what was heartbreaking about the first two and turns it up about 10 times. You grow to love so many of these side characters who are all finding their courage in the face of a government that wants them dead— and always we are reminded that they are CHILDREN with no other choice.
Peeta’s arc especially had me absolutely sobbing, how much time was needed for that trust to be rebuilt, for Katniss to show up for him the way that he would for her if the roles had been reversed, teaching herself to dig deep and find that softness for the boy with the bread. The realization that she carried enough fire to burn a corrupt government to the ground, and what she needed was the dandelion in spring.
Moments that I’ll carry with me: The delayed response to Prim’s death was so real and impactful it still hurts to think about. Johanna in all her rage, holding tight to the little pack of pine needles and crying because it smelled like home. Gale knowing but not saying that the bomb he helped build was a thing that killed innocent children made me want to scream. The book of tributes, the little memories to remember them all. Buttercup not leaving Katniss, but guarding her against the night.
This series should be required reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death