Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2) in Once Upon a Twilight blog

Oct 03, 2010 Robin DeJarnett rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2010-read, my-ebooks

The second installment of the Hunger Games series picks up pretty much where the first left off, though the heart of the action is actually a year later. Katniss finds herself in more trouble, and not just due to her own actions. There's another force at work this time, so though she faces a similar fight-to-the-death situation as the first book, she's dealt a very different hand this time. While she's very attuned to some aspects of her survival, she's quite naive in others. She only gets a gli ...more

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Dec 10, 2010 Amy rated it it was amazing

I'm not usually too big on sequels. They usually disappoint, but I have to say: I liked this book as much, if not more, than Hunger Games. EXCEPT...what's up with the ending? Or rather, the lack of ending? I understand the concept of a series, but I also think each book should be able to stand alone. This one doesn't. That said, the book was a page turner. I loved the intrigue, the new characters, the development of Haymitch and others... I am still iffy on the romance element. Peeta gets my vot ...more

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Mar 22, 2010 Kaitlyn rated it it was amazing

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins is the sequel to the New York Times Bestseller The Hunger Games. The Hunger Games revolves around sixteen year old Katniss Everdeen who lives in Panem, which came about after the destruction of North America. Panem consists of 12 districts (the 13th was destroyed after a rebellion) and is run by the Capitol. Every year the Capitol selects one male and one female between the ages of 12 and 18 from each of the districts to participate in the “Hunger Games” to remin Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins is the sequel to the New York Times Bestseller The Hunger Games. The Hunger Games revolves around sixteen year old Katniss Everdeen who lives in Panem, which came about after the destruction of North America. Panem consists of 12 districts (the 13th was destroyed after a rebellion) and is run by the Capitol. Every year the Capitol selects one male and one female between the ages of 12 and 18 from each of the districts to participate in the “Hunger Games” to remind them of the rebellion of District 13 which occurred 74 years earlier. Each tribute must adapt to fighting and surviving in an arena until only one tribute remains. It is the ultimate fight to the death. The Hunger Games are somewhat Survivor-esque with twists and turns thrown at the tributes from the Gamemakers. The arena changes with each Hunger Games so no one knows what to expect. As another unpleasant event, everyone at home is forced to watch the Hunger Games on television. The winner of each Hunger Games receives safety, food and security, which is not common in Panem. Even this basic rule is bound to change. The results of the 74th Hunger Games ultimately leads us into what is the second book in the trilogy, Catching Fire. While survival seems to be the word in The Hunger Games, rebellion seems to be the word in Catching Fire. All of the rules of the Hunger Games are about to change and we are taken along for the ride.

Katniss is a tough girl who has been taking care of her mother and younger sister ever since the early death of her father. District 12, where Katniss is from, is quite small and rarely produces winning tributes. I guarantee you will fall in love with the characters in The Hunger Games and they will not disappoint you in Catching Fire. They are back with bells on and we even get to add some depth to quite a few more of them. Suzanne Collins isn’t afraid to talk about controversial issues and you end up loving the book even more for it. I devoured Catching Fire in no time and I will be on the edge of my seat until the next installment is released next year. Warning: the cliffhanger at the end does not help with this feeling! Rumor has it that Lionsgate has bought the rights to The Hunger Games and it will be made into a movie in 2011. To say I am thrilled about this would be the understatement of the century!

I really, really enjoyed this book (and the preceding one) and I strongly suggest you to check both of them out! Make sure you have an open schedule when you pick them up to read because you are not going to want to put them down! You feel immersed in the world of Katniss and the supporting characters to a point where you can almost see their situation as being a reality. I am still on a post-reading high (I started writing this review mere minutes after I was done reading) and I am so glad that this one did not disappoint. I will probably add another book to this month’s bookshelf since I devoured this one only four days into the month. I look forward to hearing what all of you think of Suzanne Collins’ fine books-please take a chance on them!

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Nov 30, 2009 Ange (Our Epic TBR List) Schmelzer rated it it was amazing

Katniss, Peeta and Haymitch are at it again. We find them in the Victor's Village trying to survive their lives of extreme privilege while continuing to watch the others around them in District 12 suffer each day of existence in Panem under the Capitol's rule. All are waiting for the 3rd Quarter Quell to begin which marks the 75th anniversary of the Hunger Games and the Capitol's revenge and domination. What will the Capitol have devised this Quarter Quell as a way to keep the masses under contr ...more

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Nov 07, 2010 Ashley rated it it was amazing

After reading The Hunger Games, I was prepared that there was no way that the second book could live up to the first, but boy was I wrong. Catching Fire was 100% more intense than the first book, and I found my self gripping the edge of my seat while reading. I can not even begin to describe to you what this book meant to me or how good it was. It literally left me speechless. There is also not much I can say due to the fact that I will not give away any spoilers. Just be prepared to fall into m ...more

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Jan 09, 2011 Mummy Cat Claire rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: series, ya-novels, read-in-2011

I cannot get over how powerful Collins' writing is. She has created characters and a world that is so addicting. I can understand why this series is so popular.
I found myself laughing a Peeta in this book. What he did during his interview was fabulous. I also was shocked about the ending. Although it is a cliffhanger, and a pretty good one, I had suspected some things but Collins surprised me with more.
I have listed to the playaway device from my local library. I am very pleased with Carolyn M ...more

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