Catching Fire (Hunger Games, Book Two)

This book was good but not as good as Hunger Games. I think that the ending of this book makes up for the beginning of it though.Throughout the beginning of the book you keep hoping for Katniss to jump on board with the rebellion but she hesitates for so long that it almost become unbearable. Katniss is very disappointing in her inaction. I also think the whole 'love triangle' plot of the story is a little old and frankly reminds me too much of Twilight.

"The sequel to The Hunger Games does not disappoint. Collins continues to explore themes of social inequality and tyranny. The rebellion in the districts is a powerful symbol of hope and the fight for freedom. This book will make you think about the importance of unity and fighting for your rights

“May the odds be ever in your favor”, if you don’t recognize this quote by now than this book will recall your memory. Catching fire, by Suzanne Collins, is the second book out of the trilogy and picks up right where Hunger Games left off. When Katniss Everdeen’s and Peeta Mellark’s victory of the 74th annual hunger games is viewed as rebellion against the capitol many challenges arise. When the quarter quell comes, the capitol seeks revenge and everyone is surprised by the tests that are forced into Katniss’s and Peeta’s way. Catching Fire shows us that even when the odds are against you, you should fight for what you believe in and the end results will surprise you. This author’s reason for writing the book is the try to analyze the effects of war and violence on those coming to age. The first book, Hunger games, shows us that when it wasn’t possible for Katniss and Peeta to both win the games she fought for what she believed and the end results surprised us all. Catching Fire as stated before picks up right where Hunger Games left off and when ending the second book no persuasion is needed for you to say that the book was unbelievable. When getting to the end of the book Suzanne provides many examples of information that support her thesis. This book provides a good argument, which leads us to believe while reading that a society like this could actually exist in the future. This author makes us think about what ma happen in 40 years or so with our now existing government. When comparing this dystopian novel to other dystopian or utopian novels this novel provides evidence that makes us believe that civilization like this one could actually exist. Other novels provide little evidence for the background of the story.This book includes elements of violence, romantic aspects, and all together many different concepts. Since there is an element of violence, this book would be enjoyed by the age group of 14+. Overall Catching Fire left me wanting more and kept me on my toes during the whole story.