My family all listened to The Hunger Games Trilogy when we were traveling in the car on vacations. That in itself is a testimony to what a great series it is. We all have very different tastes in what we like to read, but we almost did not want to get out of the car at rest stops, because we were so involved in the stories. I decided to review Catching Fire now because the movie version will be coming out on November 22, 2013, and I cannot wait to see it! When a movie about a book is coming out soon it always revives interest by readers to either read the book for the first time, or re-read it before the movie. I was worried that the first movie would not be able to do The Hunger Games justice, but I was not disappointed.
In Catching Fire Katniss and Peeta have survived the Hunger Games, against all odds, and returned home. Katniss is surprised to find that both Peeta and Gale, her childhood friend, are being stand-offish since her return. She is also surprised when president Snow shows up at her house to tell her that he is furious at her for the trick she pulled in The Games and that she has spawned a rebellion with her mockingjay pin. Snow tells Katniss that she and Peeta must make all of the districts in their upcoming Victory Tour believe that her and Peeta are deeply in love, if they want their families to live. This is just the first of many tests awaiting Katniss and Peeta in Catching Fire.
Reviewed by Becky.
Collins, S. (2009). Catching fire. New York, NY: Scholastic Press.
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I have always enjoyed Suzanne Collins books. She has over the years made reading a entertaining and fantastic journey. Her books cover a wide range from Fantasy to Romance and more.
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