15/100 Catching Fire (book review)
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phynckeSecond review in this series.
Catching Fire
by Suzanne Collins
Book Review
Set in one possible future when North America has dissolved away to the country of Panem, a realm where the decadent Capitol dominates 12 provinces through the mechanism of exacting tribute through the Hunger Games. The tribute are children, offered up in combat to the death in an arena. Two, a boy and a girl, from each district and only one can triumph. The games are televised, broadcast live for all to see. This system has been in place for seventy four years, ever since the districts revolted and lost the rebellion. Before the revolt, there were 13 districts but one was obliterated by the Capitol in the war.
This book continues just where the first leaves off and I am going to attempt to write this review without any plot spoilers whatsoever, which is hard but I will try to. I know that some people are probably reading the series. The focal point of this story is still the Hunger Games, in that it is the 25 year mark (year 75) and it is time for a Quarter Quell which has special rules. An envelope is opened and a special stipulation is read for the special arena game. That is all I will say. We are introduced to a whole new host of characters while continuing our relationship with Peeta and Katniss.
This book is not as tightly written as the first one but it is a solid installation in the series. I found the characters compelling and I read it with keen interest. I was totally sucked into the structure of the arena, the dangers they faced and the way it evolved. Not giving anything away here but it all worked for me. Working in this same premise, lots of new elements are introduced that surprise and keep interest for the reader. We learn new things about our main protaganist, Katniss and the perspective is still her POV. We are with her the whole way, in her head and following her thoughts and feelings. She is very real, she has doubts and since we have her limited information, we are trying to figure things out with her.
Good stuff, interesting and very dramatic. I love this book. And love this series. I cannot wait to see this realized as a movie. Really looking forward to that.
Overall rating:
Excellent!
Recommend:
Highly!
Warnings:
Story is violent and disturbing.
Companion Video: Haymitch's Second Quarter Quell (warning, very violent! strong warning!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mUjssn86h4
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post 15/100 in the 100 things challenge
by nienna_weeper
Catching Fire
by Suzanne Collins
Book Review
Set in one possible future when North America has dissolved away to the country of Panem, a realm where the decadent Capitol dominates 12 provinces through the mechanism of exacting tribute through the Hunger Games. The tribute are children, offered up in combat to the death in an arena. Two, a boy and a girl, from each district and only one can triumph. The games are televised, broadcast live for all to see. This system has been in place for seventy four years, ever since the districts revolted and lost the rebellion. Before the revolt, there were 13 districts but one was obliterated by the Capitol in the war.
This book continues just where the first leaves off and I am going to attempt to write this review without any plot spoilers whatsoever, which is hard but I will try to. I know that some people are probably reading the series. The focal point of this story is still the Hunger Games, in that it is the 25 year mark (year 75) and it is time for a Quarter Quell which has special rules. An envelope is opened and a special stipulation is read for the special arena game. That is all I will say. We are introduced to a whole new host of characters while continuing our relationship with Peeta and Katniss.
This book is not as tightly written as the first one but it is a solid installation in the series. I found the characters compelling and I read it with keen interest. I was totally sucked into the structure of the arena, the dangers they faced and the way it evolved. Not giving anything away here but it all worked for me. Working in this same premise, lots of new elements are introduced that surprise and keep interest for the reader. We learn new things about our main protaganist, Katniss and the perspective is still her POV. We are with her the whole way, in her head and following her thoughts and feelings. She is very real, she has doubts and since we have her limited information, we are trying to figure things out with her.
Good stuff, interesting and very dramatic. I love this book. And love this series. I cannot wait to see this realized as a movie. Really looking forward to that.
Overall rating:
Excellent!
Recommend:
Highly!
Warnings:
Story is violent and disturbing.
Companion Video: Haymitch's Second Quarter Quell (warning, very violent! strong warning!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mUjssn86h4
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post 15/100 in the 100 things challenge
by nienna_weeper
