Catching Fire
23 Nov
When I finished Hunger Games last month I immediately went out and bought Catching Fire. I waited a little while before reading it because I hate reading all the published books in a series and then waiting for the next one (note to self: only read series in which all books are already published). But once I started it, I finished it within 24 hours. And now, of course, I am anxiously awaiting the third book. To anyone who hasn’t started this series yet: It is amazing and you should read it immediately.
I started writing this review and then realized that I have nothing to say except that I LOVED Catching Fire. Even more than Hunger Games. It had a fantastic twist in the middle, ends in quite the cliffhanger, and characters develop in ways you wouldn’t expect. This book begins with a very fatalistic air but ends with hope. I can’t wait to see where the story goes next.
I am still undecided regarding the Team Peeta/Team Gale debate. Unlike Twilight (Team Jacob!) I like both of them and I think Katniss could be happy with either. If I had to pick, I think I lean toward Peeta but since the love story isn’t the main focus of the novels, it really doesn’t matter to me who she ends up with.
Can´t seem to escape this series, it´s everywhere on book blogs
It sounds really interesting though, and I love dystopian fiction. Hopefully I can get the library to qcuire them. When does the 3rd book come out?
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Michelle Reply:
November 23rd, 2009 at 8:52 pm
You should read it. You will love it, I promise.
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fruitflieslikeabanana Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
My library actually has the first book so I might get to it next month or so. You made me really curious about it
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I loved Catching Fire as well! I’m always sad when I know I have to wait for the next book. I can’t imagine living in a time when chapters were published serially.
I have to admit I’m team Peeta.
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Michelle Reply:
November 23rd, 2009 at 8:53 pm
I know. I would hate to have to wait every week. But then I guess it’s just like television, right?
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I finished The Hunger Games last night and I loved it so much! I read it in two days and couldn’t put it down, it’s such a tense read too I was practically nawing on my fingernails in suspense. I put Catching Fire on reserve at the library and I can’t wait to read it! The Hunger Games is definitely one of my favourite books of the year.
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Michelle Reply:
November 23rd, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Glad you enjoyed Hunger Games. I can’t wait to hear what you think of Catching Fire.
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Interesting review giving tantalizing glimpses into the story!
On a different note, I see that you have finished reading ‘Pride and Prejudice’ finally
Congratulations! Looking forward to reading your thoughts about it.
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