Review: Catching Fire

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Summary (from Goodreads): Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.

My Thoughts: So, I’m not sure what to say. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins is very good, but slightly predictable. I kind of figured out what was going on about halfway through the book, and it really surprises me that Katniss had no clue. And I had a sneaking suspicion what was up with Plutarch right from the start. But then, I guess given the environment, how could she not have been so suspicious of everyone and everything around her? I do still really like Katniss – especially when it’s evident how much she’s matured since her experience in the Games.

Despite the predictability, I did find some interesting surprises – not the least of which is Haymitch. And that’s all I’m gonna say, as any more could – no, will – spoil it. But I do have to add that I found myself wanting to reach into my Kindle and strangle President Snow.

I still love Katniss and Peeta together, and am not sure how I feel about Gale. I like him a lot more than I did in the first book, because we see him a lot more. But still not enough. So, at this point at least, I’d still have to pull for Peeta. But, I have a feeling Gale is much more prominent in Mockingjay, so I reserve the right to change my opinion!

The ending. It leaves me SO GLAD I didn’t read this before Mockingjay was published! I cannot wait to read it!

This book read as well as The Hunger Games had, complete with making me cry and even making me laugh. Suzanne Collins writes as wonderfully as ever. Despite the predictability, which left me a tiny bit disappointed, I would still highly recommend Catching Fire – just make sure you read The Hunger Games first!

Favorite Quotes: There were a bunch that I loved. Here are a few. (I read the Kindle version, and these page numbers are based on what my Kindle is telling me.)

Sometimes things happen to people and they’re not equipped to deal with them. ~ page 31

The first big statement I saw that really impressed upon me just how much growing up Katniss has done since taking Prim’s place.

My mother has to save the strongest for the worst pain, but what is the worst pain?
To me, it’s always the pain that is present. ~ page 113

I would have to agree with her. Most of the time. Although, it’s easier to agree with her mother now that I have had three babies …

“I just want to spend every possible minute of the rest of my life with you,”
Peeta replies. ~ page 244

How sweet is that?

Instead of satisfying me, the kisses have the opposite effect, of making my need greater. I thought I was something of an effort on hunger, but this is an entirely new kind. ~ page 352

I don’t know what to say about this one except that I LOVED it.

Source: Borrowed an e-copy through ebookfling.

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Challenges: Counts for 100 Books in a Year Reading Challenge 2011, the 2nds Challenge (second in a series AND second book I read by Suzanne Collins), the Wish I’d Read That Challenge 2011, and Follow that Blurb Reading Challenge (this is a dead end, too, but since I like this one, I’ll hope for a blurb in/on the final book in the series).

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