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A review by destdest
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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
I loved it. The games are at their cruelest, and we see what hardened Haymitch into the drunkard that hated to see his tributes die every year.
Haymitch has always been one of my favorites, and I knew I’d enjoy his narrative. But I didn’t expect to love the other District 12 kids so much either. Maysilee, in particular, was thought to be a stuck-up spoiled girl, and she was in some aspects. But oh was this girl ENTERTAINING. She didn’t take no mess, not even from the capitol.
Another pleasant or horrifying surprise is we get to see the victors from Catching Fire and some other familiar faces expanded upon. Mags, you’re gold.
Beetee’s family is so tragic
This book pulled no punches. The stakes are high and dire, and young Haymitch is bright-eyed. The ending gets depressingly dark, but the epilogue is hopeful. The Hunger Games has always been a mixture of pain and hope.
Also, there is commentary on propaganda and the powers that twist media to show you what they want you to see. We’re seeing real events sanitized and wiped away before our eyes!
While I was disappointed in Snow’s origin, this story exceeded my expectations. It sparked my love for this series all over again.
TL;DR Suzanne’s pen still got it
Haymitch has always been one of my favorites, and I knew I’d enjoy his narrative. But I didn’t expect to love the other District 12 kids so much either. Maysilee, in particular, was thought to be a stuck-up spoiled girl, and she was in some aspects. But oh was this girl ENTERTAINING. She didn’t take no mess, not even from the capitol.
Another pleasant or horrifying surprise is we get to see the victors from Catching Fire and some other familiar faces expanded upon. Mags, you’re gold.
This book pulled no punches. The stakes are high and dire, and young Haymitch is bright-eyed. The ending gets depressingly dark, but the epilogue is hopeful. The Hunger Games has always been a mixture of pain and hope.
Also, there is commentary on propaganda and the powers that twist media to show you what they want you to see. We’re seeing real events sanitized and wiped away before our eyes!
While I was disappointed in Snow’s origin, this story exceeded my expectations. It sparked my love for this series all over again.
TL;DR Suzanne’s pen still got it