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abbywebb's review
4.0
There are two things that I regret about this book: One, that I didn't wait until all three books were released before reading them. I read the first two back to back and could not get enough of them. There was about a 5 and a half month gap before I got a hold of this third installment in the trilogy, way too long to wait in my opinion. Although I had remembered all the major details of the past two books, I forgot some rather important ones (such as sub-characters, storylines, etc).
The second regret is that whereas the first two books cover a true Hunger Games, this one does not. And before you start commenting on my review, yes, I realize that the Rebels going into the Capitol was compared to and thought of as another Hunger Games, it was not the same. Also, there was not enough attention to this aspect of the book, it was not drawn out the way the Games were in the first two books.
Now, all those regrets aside, I can say that I loved this book and am glad that I made it through the last 5 months of waiting for its release. It was definitely worth the wait. I would LOVE Suzanne Collins to come out with another series which is equally intriguing and appealing to adults (not just YA), especially if it is also dystopian in nature. I just can't get enough of that genre. (BTW: I'm always open to suggestions for new dystopian books to read.)
Thank you Suzanne Collins, for bringing such a wonderful series. Looking forward to your movie version of the Hunger Games to see how it is all brought to life on the big screen.
The second regret is that whereas the first two books cover a true Hunger Games, this one does not. And before you start commenting on my review, yes, I realize that the Rebels going into the Capitol was compared to and thought of as another Hunger Games, it was not the same. Also, there was not enough attention to this aspect of the book, it was not drawn out the way the Games were in the first two books.
Now, all those regrets aside, I can say that I loved this book and am glad that I made it through the last 5 months of waiting for its release. It was definitely worth the wait. I would LOVE Suzanne Collins to come out with another series which is equally intriguing and appealing to adults (not just YA), especially if it is also dystopian in nature. I just can't get enough of that genre. (BTW: I'm always open to suggestions for new dystopian books to read.)
Thank you Suzanne Collins, for bringing such a wonderful series. Looking forward to your movie version of the Hunger Games to see how it is all brought to life on the big screen.
kcrouth's review
4.0
This is another well written volume of The Hunger Games trilogy. As compelling as these books were to read, I want to say that i don't like the overall story, nor how it ends. But it's not my story to tell. And i believe that it leaves the thoughtful reader with much about which to think; many lessons to ponder. In the end, i might have to concede that a story like this can't end any other way. The history and arc of the events lead in a very specific direction, and although details may vary, the overall end is the same. I hope never to be a part of a story such as this, and if i'm already a part, i hope it is not too late to change its course.
alexa336's review
3.0
My rating is more like 3.5. I’m a bit torn with this one. While I think Katniss is such a compelling character and a great example of writing complex resourceful intelligent main heroine without falling into the perfect in all aspects, I did feel bored by this book at times. Since it’s POV is entirely katniss’s we really don’t get much insight into the “revolution” and we don’t really get good character development for the rest. Like Prim’s ending felt like nothing because we barely knew this person aside from what Katniss says about her. Sure, she appears more in this one but it’s still not enough to make you care.
I felt the ending a bit rushed and we definitely needed at least a page where she actually talks and chooses Peeta, because while it the ending and epilogue were nice, it really just felt like she ended with him because he was there, not because she loved him (even though throughout the books, I do feel she loved him in a way different way than she did Gale, who was friend zoned hard) but I get it, she’s 17 so it makes sense how undecided she is. I don’t know, it’s a good book but definitely made me want a bit more. It can feel a bit of an underwhelming ending.
I felt the ending a bit rushed and we definitely needed at least a page where she actually talks and chooses Peeta, because while it the ending and epilogue were nice, it really just felt like she ended with him because he was there, not because she loved him (even though throughout the books, I do feel she loved him in a way different way than she did Gale, who was friend zoned hard) but I get it, she’s 17 so it makes sense how undecided she is. I don’t know, it’s a good book but definitely made me want a bit more. It can feel a bit of an underwhelming ending.
emmalil's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
c1aud55n's review
5.0
I don’t even know where to start-
THIS BOOK WAS SOOO GOOD!! Katniss is such a badass character, and Peeta is the absolute best- i was just balling my eyes out during the last chapter and the epilogue. I truly don’t know how to put my love for this book into words. Just- WOW.
THIS BOOK WAS SOOO GOOD!! Katniss is such a badass character, and Peeta is the absolute best- i was just balling my eyes out during the last chapter and the epilogue. I truly don’t know how to put my love for this book into words. Just- WOW.
seullywillikers's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I don't necessarily think the writing warrants a five-star rating, but the emotional gut-punch certainly does. This series is intense, intelligent, brutal, and in many ways, too realistic for comfort. I love the flawed characters, and I think the ending showing that no one ever really wins a war hits home.