Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

I couldn't wait to start Catching Fire after finishing The Hunger Games.
For a second book in a trilogy, it's jam packed with heart break, injustice and action.
Sometimes, I would get very frustrated with Katniss when she wouldn't/couldn't catch signals from other people.  For the face of the rebellion, she can be a little obtuse but then I have to remember that this girl is only 17.
When I was 17, all I cared about was my giant 80s hair, makeup and boys.
If I lived in Katniss' post-apocalypse world, I'd be the first one dead.
Parts of the storyline seemed unnecessary and a little predictable but overall it was extremely entertaining and heart-pounding.
Also, the cliffhanger at the end made me gasp out loud.
Do we really have to wait until August for the final book, The Mockingjay?

4 comments:

Kristin Dodge said...

Hey... Mary of Magdalene? Do you want to aim for a certain date in April? I thought of Easter for kicks, but that is coming up far faster than I thought!

Jinx said...

I'm ready for Mary. I just finished a book last night so I am free.

Kristin Dodge said...

Nuts, I just received three in the mail, so I'm backed up for a while... we could just aim for simultaneous reviews at the end of April?

Jinx said...

I totally understand and that sounds good. I am planning a Jane Austen summer for me and some friends and coworkers so getting ol' Mary out of the way in April works for me!

Thanks!