So, here’s what you do. You win, you go home. She can’t turn you down then, eh?" says Caesar encouragingly.
I don’t think it’s going to work out. Winning...won’t help in my case," says Peeta.
Why ever not?" says Caesar, mystified.
Peeta blushes beet red and stammers out. "Because...because...she came here with me.”
-The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins
I admit. I was definitely a little late at reading this series. Finally I got my hands on the first book... And well, these books quite frankly never left my hands.
My favourite book was Catching Fire, but that may be because my friends spoiled The Hunger Games for me. I knew who died. So Catching Fire had a little more suspense for me. I prefered Catching Fire over Mocking Jay, however, because I'm a girl, and therefore I obsessed over Peeta and Katniss's relationship. Mocking Jay was also super jam-packed with excitement... I just wanted to see more of Peeta and Katniss actually loving each other.
The Hunger Games is beautifully written. It's so unpredictable, and yet, the ending is how you imagined it would be. As I was reading it, I was amazed at the brilliance of Suzanne's writing. How does someone come up with something like that? I could tell that from the first book right to the last... That this book - and entire series - was thoroughly thought out.
Catching Fire, as I said, was my favourite. I loved the new characters and different story line. During the book, I wondered how Suzanne would conclude it, without being repetitive. And she did just that. A total shock ending. And of course, the ending left me wanting more.
Mocking Jay was.... Interesting. I can say I didn't finish it as quickly as the previous two books. I still liked it, but this book was focused more on war and revolution. Not exactly my favourite book subjects. I can see how Mocking Jay would appeal to male readers, and to certain female readers but just not to me. But don't get me wrong, this book also has its own surprises and tragedies. I wish I could express my opinions on all the events of this book... But I will not spoil a thing! (If there are any other late readers)
Of course, this series does deal with mature content. Violence. One reason why I started reading this series later than most is because I knew how violent the books were. This theme in the book can have controversial views. Some say it shows the pain in murder and death, and others say that murder shouldn't be publicized. I agree with both views, none particularly stronger than the other.
All in all, this series was superb. I loved seeing how Mocking Jay related to Catching Fire and Catching Fire related to The Hunger Games. It evidently demonstrated the power and quality of a well planned book series. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a new summer read.
Catching Fire, as I said, was my favourite. I loved the new characters and different story line. During the book, I wondered how Suzanne would conclude it, without being repetitive. And she did just that. A total shock ending. And of course, the ending left me wanting more.
Mocking Jay was.... Interesting. I can say I didn't finish it as quickly as the previous two books. I still liked it, but this book was focused more on war and revolution. Not exactly my favourite book subjects. I can see how Mocking Jay would appeal to male readers, and to certain female readers but just not to me. But don't get me wrong, this book also has its own surprises and tragedies. I wish I could express my opinions on all the events of this book... But I will not spoil a thing! (If there are any other late readers)
Of course, this series does deal with mature content. Violence. One reason why I started reading this series later than most is because I knew how violent the books were. This theme in the book can have controversial views. Some say it shows the pain in murder and death, and others say that murder shouldn't be publicized. I agree with both views, none particularly stronger than the other.
All in all, this series was superb. I loved seeing how Mocking Jay related to Catching Fire and Catching Fire related to The Hunger Games. It evidently demonstrated the power and quality of a well planned book series. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a new summer read.
