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

Dec 19, 2010 Onix Martinez rated it it was amazing

Wow I could not predict where this was going at all. So unexpected! Had me captivated the whole time. I completely loved Peeta in this book.

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Nov 09, 2010 Jack Goff rated it liked it

The reason I waited so long to write my review for this book is because I wanted to finish the entire series before reviewing the books, that way, I would have the full picture in mind when I started talking about what I did and did not like about the characters and plot.

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Catching Fire was my least favorite book of the series. That being said, I do not mean that I do not like it. Even though it is not my favorite of the Hunger Games series, this book still flies right up with The reason I waited so long to write my review for this book is because I wanted to finish the entire series before reviewing the books, that way, I would have the full picture in mind when I started talking about what I did and did not like about the characters and plot.

**POSSIBLE SPOILERS**

Catching Fire was my least favorite book of the series. That being said, I do not mean that I do not like it. Even though it is not my favorite of the Hunger Games series, this book still flies right up with my favorite books. It’s just further down the line than Hunger Games and Mockingjay.

The reason I did not like this book as much is because of the plot. I did not like that Katniss and Peeta were thrown back into the Hunger Games for a second time. I really felt like it was just a kind of repeat of the first book. I was expecting to hear more about the rebellion than just a flash of a mocking jay symbol and the crazy hovercraft escape at the end. This is not to say that I did not thoroughly enjoy this new and more deadly Hunger Games. Anyone who knows me will attest to my love of doom in books. The sadder the better, the more traumatic for the characters, the better. I loved the mockingjays that sang the screams of the loved ones of the contestants in the games. I loved the monsoons of blood. I loved the killer monkeys. (On that note, I also LOVED LOVED LOVED hearing about a previous Games where there were killer butterflies and squirrels, nice touch, Collins, nice touch.)

As far as characters go, it is in this book that I first start to dislike Peeta. Peeta, while being one of the sweetest characters in the book, is completely and utterly useless when it comes to the Games. He might be strong, but he is not a fighter. He needs to be behind some podium talking and rallying the rebellion, not trying to do any sort of fighting. He cannot hunt and he cannot protect Katniss no matter how hard he tries. All he does is get hurt and get in the way as far as I am concerned. He is nice and he is adorable, but he is not practical. I ADORED Finnick. There are not words to describe how much I love Finnick. One thing that I love about this series is that even characters that are only in the story for a little while are very, very developed to the point that you care about everyone. I had emotions when people died during the Games.

Overall, while this was my least favorite book, I still enjoyed it and I loved the new characters that were introduced. I loved parts of the plot and I loved the overall doom that overshadows this story. These books are not feel good books. They are books that leave you in piles of soggy tissues and hiding under the bed from the big bad government. Also, I think I will never look at roses the same way. Just throwing that out there.
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Nov 27, 2010 Theresa rated it it was amazing

Shelves: audiobooks, my-ebooks

Let the Games begin! Again! I was worried that the 2nd book would be just like a horrible movie sequel, but I wasn't let down.

Our heroine is back and who would ever think that she would have to return to the arena. This time it's the Quarterly Quell and Peeta is once again by her side as they face new (actually other former Hunger Games winners) opponents in front of the television cameras. If you thought the first book was violent, wait until you read Catching Fire. There are just as many twist ...more

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Jan 10, 2011 Andrea Newkirk rated it it was amazing

WARNING: This does have minor SPOILERS ...

My Review: If someone told me that the second book after The Hunger Games was better than the first I would have had a hard time believing them. Suzanne Collins 1st book was just amazing, how could book #2 top that?

Catching Fire starts off with Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark back in District 12. I was relieved to know that they were finally back home and safe (or at least safe for a while). The beginning of Catching Fire was slow, but I think that ...more

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Feb 04, 2011 Marrion James (The Book Associate) rated it it was amazing

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I have become deliberately addicted on The Hunger Games. Thanks to my friend, I wouldn’t love this book. Well, as you can see… I am now! I awarded myself a complete set of the trilogy a few weeks ago. And I didn’t disappoints me for the second time. Let’s see what I thought about Catching Fire.

The Plot. The first book really is great. The fight sequence, dramas and all. Catching Fire totally reached to its new level. It became darker and menacing. The feeling of excitement and anticipation drive I have become deliberately addicted on The Hunger Games. Thanks to my friend, I wouldn’t love this book. Well, as you can see… I am now! I awarded myself a complete set of the trilogy a few weeks ago. And I didn’t disappoints me for the second time. Let’s see what I thought about Catching Fire.

The Plot. The first book really is great. The fight sequence, dramas and all. Catching Fire totally reached to its new level. It became darker and menacing. The feeling of excitement and anticipation drives you to finish reading it.

Details of the story is so precise, you’ll actually feel that you’re in the actual book. Collins amazed me on how brilliantly she wrote Catching Fire. It was do amazing it really blew me away. I was completely breathless. The contents of originality was in depth and precise. Every intensive action was literally to be loved.

In my love of action on the arena. Catching Fire never disappoints me. At first I thought there were no games involved at all. Well, I am definitely wrong. This part is not a spoiler, if you think so jump on the next part of this review. The part two of this book is about The Quell. That is more I could say and I’ll let you discover it more about it yourselves. That is my most favorite scene ever written on this book. Awesomely, it was described perfectly and very fresh. I was applauding on how cool that was. I was surprised about it, when I found the most detailed explanation about the arena. Goodness! I really love this book! :]

There are more from this book than it appears to. Unexpected and unwanted events truly make me marked this one as my most favorite book of the trilogy. Allegiance, trust, lies, sacrifice and all of that – totally a great piece of work!

The Characters. I am amazed by the progress of the characters. There are new faces to acknowledge and some are taken off the picture. [No spoiling here] I am proud how Katniss grew on this one and how obvious how vulnerable she is without Peeta. Ohhh… Peeta! Lol! Aside from them. Gale has been one on the focus. Remember that he usually mentioned by Katniss on The Hunger Games. Well, fortunately for him, he has a part here now. You will learn how he truly acts and not just by mentioning from Katniss herself.

Everything has changed from the first book. I mean everything. I am glad to know about Finnick, Johanna and a lot more. They contributed much and it makes this book more interesting and alluring to read.

Well, this does involves Gale and wondering who I will choose for Katniss. I should say, I am still voting for Peeta. Just like I mentioned about my review of The Hunger Games last month. I vote Peeta for Katniss! Peeta! Peeta! Peeta! :]

Flaw? Nope. This is a remarkable piece of art. It truly devours me so much on loving it more. It’s been awhile I read this book and I only posted my review about this just now. I can still remember that whole scenario of the book. No flaws can’t take my eyes off this one! :]

A great 2nd installment for The Hunger Games Trilogy. It is promising that I am definitely sure you’re gonna love this one! I extremely recommend this book! Collins really caught me off-guard on Catching Fire! A great salute for this one! *applause*
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Dec 01, 2010 Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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This book is AWESOME!!!!!! WOW! WOW! WOW! This book is so full of twists and turns and it keeps you on the edge of your seat. Suzanne does a brilliant job of literally picking up where HG left off. I seriously can NOT wait another year for book three! I swear I felt every emotion through out this book and I even found myself yelling out loud. I can't wait to get this in Sept. ...more

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