Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Apr 10, 2011 Rhiannon Frater rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: disturbingly-awesome, lingers-in-my-psyche

Be advised that this review is for the entire series of THE HUNGER GAMES. I have broken it down into segments to share my thoughts in a more orderly fashion (since I tend to ramble).

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THE HUNGER GAMES
The first book has an excellent plot and immediately sets a vivid setting for the rest of the series. It is a very well-written, suspenseful and exciting novel that was full of poignant moments, vivid characterization and plenty of action.
Though the premise is not a new one ( ...more

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Jun 17, 2011 PM rated it really liked it

I thought this was the best book of the three in the series. I definitely recommend reading it, although, I felt the ending starting from where she encounters her sister, shall we say to keep from spoiling things, seems rushed. There were so many more details and tying up of loose ends and conversations that were needed that I felt a bit cheated. Gale, who was a well developed, complex character, seemed to become very non-complex. But hey, I didn't love Breaking Dawn, either, and I still think T ...more

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Feb 12, 2010 Roshio rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: dystopian

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. well the final installment of the Hunger Games series has left me feeling empty. What wasn't wrong with this book? Admittedly I raced through it to get to the end, but honestly it wasn't even compelling enough for me to slow down. And the end, aargh! We had just read 2 fantastic books building up to the end of the rebellion and true killing Coin was superb, but I needed to know what the world was like now. All we get at the end is Katniss marries Peeta and has two kids?! Ah Suzanne Collins, you ...more

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Apr 01, 2010 Ashley rated it liked it

Shelves: series, post-apocalyptic-dystopian

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. ***Possible Spoilers***

After so much build up, I have to admit that I was a little let down by this book. When I started, I thought that Katniss would be a willing leader of the rebellion. But, she ended up a pawn. The rebels she was used by, in a lot of ways, were just as bad as the Capitol and the Katniss herself seemed very fickle. But then again, she was only 16.
I did enjoy the series as a whole, but I do think it started on a high that it never really ot back up or exceeded the high points ...more

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Mar 26, 2011 Jen (jlkish) rated it really liked it

Shelves: young-adult, urban-fantasy

When compared to the other 2 books in the trilogy, I have to admit this book was a little bit of a letdown. It just seemed to drag a bit, especially the first half of the book, but it was an enjoyable read. To be honest, after the first 2, I wasn't sure how the author was going to be able end the trilogy in a way that satisfied everyone, but I think she did a really wonderful job with the ending. ...more

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Apr 04, 2011 Caroline rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favourite-series

Excellent finale to a fantastic trilogy. Really loved these books.

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Mar 27, 2010 Katyana rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, fiction, kleenex-required, dystopian

I'd give it more than 5 stars if I could.

The final book in the trilogy doesn't disappoint. I read the book straight, in a single sitting. Finished it at 3am when I had to work the following morning. I had a box of kleenex at my side, and believe you me, I used it.

I have been thinking all day about what to write in my review. I have a bunch of friends still reading this book, so, in order to avoid spoilers, it is hard to say much. Let's just leave it with this:

Real or not real?

Real.
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