A review by elaichipod
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

adventurous emotional tense 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? Yes

4.75

I thought the first part of the book was a bit slow, but after completing the book, it was definitely necessary to justify the tense political situation at the end. I am so grateful I never finished watching the Catching Fire movie, because I believe it would have reduced the impact the plot twist had on me.

With the dissent expressed by both the tributes and public, along with how helpful Katniss's group was, it was a bit clear that they considered her their mockingjay and were a part of something bigger.

"You could live a hundred lives and not deserve him, you know," Haymitch says.

This quote literally gave me chills. As I was reaching the end, I was getting so stressed out about how they were all going to get out of the games, so I found this twist to be so satisfying.

 

There was a plan to break us out of the arena from the moment the Quell was announced. The victor tributes from 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 11 had varying degrees of knowledge about it. Plutarch Heavensbee has been, for several years, part of an undercover group aiming to overthrow the Capitol. He made sure the wire was among the weapons. Beetee was in charge of blowing a hole in the force field. The bread we received in the arena was code for the time of the rescue. The district where the bread originated indicated the day. Three. The number of rolls the hour. Twenty-four. The hovercraft belongs to District 13. Bonnie and Twill, the women I met in the woods from 8, were right about its existence and its defense capabilities. We are currently on a very roundabout journey to District 13. Meanwhile, most of the districts in Panem are in full-scale rebellion.