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siglerbooknook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I love watching the character growth in Peeta and Katniss. I will always cry at that one death. Haymitch is probably my favorite character.
The underlying warnings about a people divided are hard to ignore.
My only real complaint with the book is how stiff Katniss is throughout, even when she knows what's on the line. Maybe it's just because I don't relate to her personality but I found myself rolling my eyes at how obtuse she is at times. However, this definitely doesn't ruin the story for me at all.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Classism
booksillremember's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I enjoyed
- the campness of the capitol and its people
- the premise and setting (and the added terror of constantly giving a performance in front of your oppressors and loved ones alike)
- the thing with the birds
- the social commentary
Unfortunately, there's a lot more that I didn't like:
- the dialogue felt cringe a lot of the time, a bit like those new edgy Disney characters
- Katniss isn't quite a 'Mary Sue' but her few flaws do not cause her any long-term issues
- the final fight in the arena was so ridiculous that it took away from the emotional impact
- it was quite predictable and the writing felt contrived, almost like watching a video game quest
- too many food descriptions (although I get why)
- convenient coincidences happen ALL the time to further the plot and benefit the main character
If you're a cynical adult like me, I recommend reading The Handmaid's Tale instead or watching Squid Game, Black Mirror, or The Truman Show - or the film adaptation which I actually preferred.
Graphic: Child death, Violence, and Medical trauma
readwithsophsx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
swiftie4evr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
it was everything you could ever want and more
i loved this so much
definitely recommend
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
lakea's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Self harm, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
q_bert13's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Child death, Death, Gore, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Vomit, Police brutality, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt, and War
elle7_09's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Colonisation, Dysphoria, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
boglord's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Minor: Ableism, Police brutality, Cannibalism, and Pregnancy
sariereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Cannibalism
moonsongsiren's review against another edition
- 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
Not to mention every character is lovable in their own way, and Katniss as a protagonist is one of the greatest I've ever seen. This book is considered a classic of young adult fiction, and it still holds strong to this day.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Genocide, Gore, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol