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camillafalkenberg's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
helinhacioglu's review against another edition
5.0
peeta and finnick carrying the whole male existence on their shoulders and katniss is just being katniss is everything
azure_oblivion's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty good sequel to the Hunger Games, not at all what I expected! It was quick-paced and exciting, couldn't put it down, and went out and bought the final book of the trilogy the very next day after I finished. It works great as filler, leading up to the big finale.
violetagouveia's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
annahlee's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bethaniekay's review against another edition
5.0
The second book in the popular Hunger Games trilogy was just as fast paced and exciting as the first. All the same characters have returned, and as the reader, my connection to them was just as strong as before -- maybe even more, as I was sucked-in, trying to figure out where the author was leading all the characters (and me) through the story. I enjoy the way the author weaves in some symbolism that appeared in the first book, but wasn't obvious it was going to be symbolic at the time. I also enjoy the way the characters learn, grow and evolve as their world changes around them, and the way their relationships with each other change - for better or worse. As with the first book, this one cuts off rather abruptly, with a pretty huge cliff-hanger. Good thing I've already got book 3, ready to open to the first page :)
amyinvegas's review against another edition
4.0
My word, this book took over my life for 2 days while I grabbed it and tried to read it every chance I got. The love triangle is exasperating and I really HATE the cliffhanger. Otherwise, a great story and a very fun read.
hoaxmon's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
heddas_bookgems's review against another edition
4.0
“Every person in the crowd presses the three middle fingers of their left hand against their lips and extends them to me. It’s our sign from District 12, the last good-bye I gave Rue in the arena.”
Catching Fire, the sequel in The Hunger Games Trilogy. After Katniss and Peeta survived the arena, the Capitol fears an uprising. To prevent this president Snow threatens Katniss’ family. She has to convince whole of Panem that her action in the arena wasn’t meant as an rebellious act, but only to save the love of her life.
When I read the first book in this trilogy I completely fell in love and loved it even more than the movies. It was such a good dystopian book about oppression and even feminism in young adult form. And this second book in the trilogy didn’t disappoint either. Even despite it being more character driven. Because it had a even bigger cast of characters then next time. It had (almost) all of my favorite characters and it introduced all new ones too.
Next to the characters, it kindled the fire for the rebellion and dived deeper into the aspects of revolution. It showed about the fear for the oppressor, desperation of oppressors to loose grip on the population and the hunger for resistance despite being afraid. And this all with a young adult sauce. I loved every bit of it, but because the balance felt a little off, starting the arena bit only in the last third of the book it resulted in four stars instead of five. But even with this minor disappointment it was a marvelous read.
Catching Fire, the sequel in The Hunger Games Trilogy. After Katniss and Peeta survived the arena, the Capitol fears an uprising. To prevent this president Snow threatens Katniss’ family. She has to convince whole of Panem that her action in the arena wasn’t meant as an rebellious act, but only to save the love of her life.
When I read the first book in this trilogy I completely fell in love and loved it even more than the movies. It was such a good dystopian book about oppression and even feminism in young adult form. And this second book in the trilogy didn’t disappoint either. Even despite it being more character driven. Because it had a even bigger cast of characters then next time. It had (almost) all of my favorite characters and it introduced all new ones too.
Next to the characters, it kindled the fire for the rebellion and dived deeper into the aspects of revolution. It showed about the fear for the oppressor, desperation of oppressors to loose grip on the population and the hunger for resistance despite being afraid. And this all with a young adult sauce. I loved every bit of it, but because the balance felt a little off, starting the arena bit only in the last third of the book it resulted in four stars instead of five. But even with this minor disappointment it was a marvelous read.