brynn_books's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Death, and Murder
alices13thdiary'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
Graphic: Classism, Police brutality, Mental illness, Blood, Injury/injury detail, Alcohol, Gun violence, Violence, Death, Genocide, Grief, and Murder
l_e_lavalle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Gore, Child death, Murder, Death, and Injury/injury detail
Moderate: Mental illness and Violence
readingwithkaitlyn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Police brutality, Murder, Animal death, Gore, Drug abuse, Confinement, Medical trauma, Violence, Injury/injury detail, Grief, Gun violence, Blood, and Death
livia_jewel'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
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: Alcoholism and Trafficking
Minor: Pregnancy
kyarabereading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
If there is one thing I had a slight issue with, it's that this book had some slight pacing issues. The book is divided into three parts, and the first two parts are pretty slow-moving, then all the action and craziness happens in the third part. It makes the first two parts feel very slow and the last part feel rushed in comparison. Despite that, I still enjoyed the slow pace of the first two parts. It helps us learn a little bit more about Panem as a whole, and the different districts it contains. It helps us see the slow progression of the rebellion against the Capitol and all the moving parts that lead to that rebellion. It helps us see the relationship Katniss built with everyone around her - from Peeta to her family to her Capitol prep team.
Outside of pacing, I thought this book still had some really strong writing. The characters are all interesting, each with their own personality and mannerisms. I love seeing the way the characters interact with each other, seeing those little moments where their personality, sense of humor, and love for one another really comes through. I especially loved the new additions to the character list in this book, and I'm very excited to see what we learn about them in the next book. I also think that Katniss was a much better narrator in this book. It's cool getting that look inside her mind and seeing how she interacts with the world around her. Katniss's narration is aided by Collins's ability to write about things as simple as food and clothes and wounds and animals and whatever it may be in a way that brings you into the story fully, entirely, completely. Her imagery and world-building are truly so fascinating to see, and they work hand-in-hand to help the reader understand the country that is Panem and its people.
I'm really hyping this book up, and I'm going to end this review with an overly confident statement: I truly think The Hunger Games is one of the best YA dystopian book series of this time, if not THEE best. The other books are truly not doing it like this one. Sorry, but it had to be said!! 😌
Graphic: Injury/injury detail, Blood, Grief, Murder, Death, Violence, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Animal death and Drug use
viacrow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, War, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Drug abuse, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual violence, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Medical trauma, Murder, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Alcoholism, Blood, Child abuse, and Classism
carrotsxcks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Torture, Violence, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and War
orchidlilly'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Classism, Injury/injury detail, Death, Eating disorder, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Child death, Medical content, Vomit, War, Confinement, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Torture, Violence, Gore, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence, Sexism, Stalking, Xenophobia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Dementia, Deportation, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Body shaming, Bullying, Genocide, and Gaslighting
Minor: Cannibalism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Ableism, Mass/school shootings, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Cursing, Infertility, and Sexual assault
chqrmspoken's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism