Catching Fire - The Hunger Games #2

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Everything that was good about "The Hunger Games" is present in "Catching Fire", the same values, the same high quality writing, the same characters. But it's the word "same" that creates a feeling of something missing. "Catching Fire" is still a very good read, but it lacks the freshness of "The Hunger Games". I would have preferred that Katniss be more directly involved in the rebellion, but give the author her due: her approach was clever and well-wrought.

I still recommend this book and intend to finish the series. I love that Katniss can be loving and passionate without being overtly sexual. That takes real skill on the part of the author. And I love that Katniss can have all the values we associate with good character -- honesty, honor, commitment, perseverance, love of family, inner strength -- without a single mention of a deity or religion. It's a subtle point but one that I particularly appreciate.



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