This book was amazing. A fitting end to the trilogy. Katniss is flawed, but still heroic. And whenever i thought I had it figured out, there was always another side - something that changed the reality of the situation. Who are the "good guys" anyway and who should Katniss trust? It keeps you guessing. The movie could never live up tp the book.
Review by Jadedog13 (LibraryThing), February 3, 2016 A fantastic and realistic ending to a horribly fantastic series. It could not have ended any other way and still been believable. My heart broke all through this series for the lives filled with pain and horrors. This world of human atrocities and sacrifices seems never ending. So many lives have been lost and so many more to come. We travel with Katness and Gale through the rebellion and district 13's rules and regulations. The war is on, training, extreme schedules and loss of their home wears heavy on our two heros. Everyone struggles to find a new path in this hardened world of district 13. Some face the ugly side and Katness must now look carefully at who she is working with. She is warned by somebody she believes in that she must be watchful not all trustworthy. There are very few moments of happiness, the ones they have are haunted by the loved ones lost. The war is what a war should be, ugly and terrible for all. I think the author did a fabulous job of describing the true loss in a war. the families, the homes, the sanities , the human side. The way she ended it was satisfying and believable, not what i wanted to happen but what was on the path to happening. It was a hard book to read, but I loved it. It still brings tears to my eyes for the lose of their innocence at the hands of the Capitol.
Review by TheYodamom (LibraryThing), January 29, 2016 Applause to Suzanne Collins for this whole series. Though I was a little bogged down at the beginning of this one and felt like maybe I was reading it too soon after "Catching Fire," I was moved and surprised by how she brought it all home, inspiring deep reflection on the nature of revolution, the justification of violence, and the realities of post-revolution society (i.e. "meet the new boss").
Review by bibleblaster (LibraryThing), January 23, 2016 I was extremely disappointed in this book having read the first two in the series and absolutely loving them! I hated what the Capitol did to Peeta and also the fact that he only made brief appearances throughout the book. Also, I didn't like how Katniss was treated like a punching ball and as for her sister, Prim . . . This book could have been so much better!
Review by HeatherLINC (LibraryThing), January 22, 2016 Slow to get moving, but once it did, I couldn't stop reading! The first part of this book moves slowly, but Katniss is at her best when she's in crisis and fighting, so that's when the book becomes more interesting and starts moving more quickly. The final book in this series wraps up some loose ends, leaves some questions unanswered, but I think the best part of the book for me was realizing that even though the story is told through Katniss's point of view, the author makes the reader aware that her perspective isn't the only one that matters in this war. When Katniss herself starts to see things from a broader perspective, the plot changes course, and the ending, though surprising, makes sense. Very enjoyable, moving story. Well worth the read.
Review by harrietbrown (LibraryThing), January 21, 2016 As I continued to read this series I kept getting more and more engrossed into the world that Collins was able to weave as Panem. There was no single moment in the entire series where I wasn't interested. This book, however, was harder to get through than the other two because it felt vastly different from the other two books. This is largely due to the context of this particular book and the lack of an actual hunger game contained within it, but if you understand what Collins was doing here compared to the other two books you will greatly enjoy this book. I have heard it said that the ending upset people, but I think it is actually one of the best endings since this is supposed to be about people that have been in a war. The ending fits wonderfully and feels like a truth that no other author that I have read to date has been able to capture. I recommend this entire series to someone that wants to understand war in a way that is sometimes hard to grasp in history retellings. This will be able to show you the reality of war and how one survives it.
Review by SoulFlower1981 (LibraryThing), January 20, 2016 Mockingjay is the final book in the Hunger Games trilogy. Katniss Everdeen has been through 2 Hunger Games, has lost many people in her life and is now living in District 13—the District that plucked her from the Quarter Quell (leaving Peeta behind). There is now a revolt going on between the Capital and District 13 (and as many of the other district as they can convince). This time the government of District 13 is trying to convince Katniss that it is her duty to become the Mockingjay—the symbol of the revolution. She is unsure, wondering if she is being manipulated again—just by a different set of leaders. This book presents an even darker vision of the future. Most of those who have survived to this point in the trilogy are experiencing severe PTSD—particularly Katniss. Unlike the other 2 novels the Katniss appears to be a severely wounded person unsure what to do or to even take any action. Katniss struggles at every step to lead her group, save Peeta, discover what she needs and wants and ultimately defeat those who are manipulating the world for their own gain. Darker than the previous 2 novels—and only slightly hopeful at the end—still a good read. 4 out of 5 stars.
Review by marsap (LibraryThing), January 20, 2016 ???? (??? for the book ????? for the audio recording) Katniss Everdeen wakes up groggily in the infirmary of a strange place she has never been before, or even knew still existed, District 13. She is recovering from the injuries she sustained in the Quarter Quell (Catching Fire), both physical and emotional. She learns that her mother, Primrose and Gale are part of about 800 people who escaped District 12, which was burned, who now live with those of District 13, and underground district run on a tight, paramilitary organization where whomever can be spared goes to train for the District 13 army. It is in this final installment of the Hunger Games trilogy that Katniss accepts her role as the Mockingjay, the figurehead of the revolution, but refuses to stop with merely being a figurehead as she forces District 13’s President Coin to accept her terms when she takes on that role. Listening to this novel in preparation for the upcoming release of the first of two Mockingjay movies, I have to say that I liked it much better overall than when I read it in print. I still think it’s the weakest novel in a few ways, and naturally I remain unhappy about certain events, but when I think of all the other y/a dystopian trilogies I’ve read since first reading Hunger Games, this series is one of the best constructed and written. I even listened to the very end when Suzanne Collins came on and discussed how it was she came to write this series (where the ideas came from), which was the first time I recall doing so.
Review by Karin7 (LibraryThing), January 20, 2016 I don't want to give too much way in the summary of the book since doing so would be spoiler for those who haven't read Catching Fire, book 2 in the series. Mockingjay is the third and final installment in Collins well conceived Hunger Games Trilogy. In Mockingjay we see, once again, Katniss, Peeta, Gale, and others from the Districts fighting for their lives against the oppression and dictatorial control of The Capital. Overall, I think that Mockingjay is an excellent end to the triology. Collins does an excellent job of keeping the storyline intriguing while also wrapping up some of the threads that were left a bit unfinished from Catching Fire. What I found exceptionally effective in the book was Collins development of Katniss' character as her character matures and is faced with some difficult choices when she realizes that she must truly embrace being the Mockingjay for the districts and the rebellion. Collins also does a good job of drawing out the threads of the Katniss-Peeta-Gale relationship, and eventually brings that triangle to a satisfying but complicated end. Collins does seem to have taken a page from George R.R. Martin or at least Martin's habit of skewering the reader's emotions when it comes to riding a text of characters. So, readers of the trilogy, be prepared for a few surprises along the way as you read Mockingjay.
Review by slpwhitehead (LibraryThing), January 17, 2016 Great series, though this was the weakest of the books in my opinion.
Review by bicyclewriter (LibraryThing), January 8, 2016 A satisfying conclusion with plenty of shocks. Like the other two, the pace starts slow but gradually picks up steam. What is especially interesting is the way Collins shows how damaged the Hunger Games have left her characters. It is refreshing to see such realistic consequences of war in a book labeled YA.
Review by wethewatched (LibraryThing), January 7, 2016 Finnick. Gale. Boggs. Prim. Peeta. Katniss. Well! Hate to finish the book, of course, it's over.
Review by Chiththarthan (LibraryThing), December 29, 2015 Two-time Hunger Games survivor Katniss Everdeen is targeted by a vengeful Capitol that vows to make Katniss and all of District 12 pay for the current unrest.
Review by lkmuir (LibraryThing), December 8, 2015 After being rescued in Catching Fire, and bumming around with what is probably several layers of PTSD, Katniss ends up the Mockingjay: the rebellion's figurehead. There’s lots of arguing about everything, a new flavor of makeover, and actual rebellion-fighting action!.Then she sets off with a small elite squad and the real action actually starts. Also, Peeta’s all sorts of messed up. This vastly exceeded my expectations. Not so much in terms of plot, but in terms of how Collins handles the emotional aspects of war. There's a brief afterword at the end (read by the author in the audiobook) explaining how she came up with the idea: she was flipping through channels, and saw young reality TV stars juxtaposed against young soldiers in Iraq. I'm so glad I stuck around for the afterword (I usually don't read them) because it explains how this book had such an impact; the plot and the characters are your typical dystopian thriller, but there's a strong undercurrent of -- I don't know what to call it, but it reminds me of M*A*S*H. The afterword also explained why I was constantly thinking "jeez, I really hope they filmed this shot-for-shot, the scenes are set up perfectly for film" -- Collins worked in TV! Recommendation Well, if you’ve made it this far… Feels Like everyone’s dying and you don’t have time to care. Seriously, just assume everyone dies. Not everyone does, but at least then you'll be -- let's not say pleasantly surprised, but at least not totally crushed. Favorites Continues to be Finnick and Haymitch, although Haymitch plays a smaller role this time. The shenanigans with the camera crew. Katniss’ last arrow. Least favorites The whole thing with Peeta was a little silly initially, but I guess it served its purpose. I also wasn't a fan of the way she wrote the fire... thing at the very end.
Review by Andibook (LibraryThing), December 8, 2015 Disappointing compared to books one and two in the trilogy.
Review by trek520 (LibraryThing), December 7, 2015 The final book in the trilogy opens with Katniss visiting the ashes of District 12. Her defiance of the Capitol and the Hunger Games has made her a rebel outcast and the retribution against her home is immediate and overwhelming. The beginning of the book takes us through Katniss realization of her power as a political symbol and her decision whether or not to take an active role as a leader of the rebellion. From that flows the overarching quest of the third book, her drive avenge all the death and destruction visited on her country, village, friends and family by the Capitol and most particular by President Snow. I confess to being bored by the arcade-game battles and skirmishes and her mission into the city. It's not the book, it's the subject matter. I find battle narratives tedious whether they're fiction or nonfiction and so much of Book Three is one battle after another that I occasionally nodded off. Nothing puts me to sleep faster than exploding boobytraps, landmines and firefights. I also think Katniss was less an actor and more a pawn in most of this book. She redeemed herself in the end, but for someone so strong, she had very little agency. But surrounding all the boring battles, this final book takes a much more serious look at violence, war and vengeance. Katniss is not a messenger of peace, hope and understanding - but she, more than most, knows the cost of war. Just as many real life warriors offer tremendous wisdom about the folly of war and advocate for peace precisely because they know the terrible price of war and the damage violence does to everyone, Katniss knows that the citizens of The Capitol were pleased to host the Hunger Games year after year after year precisely because they were not the ones dying. Like so many of today's hawks who blithely advocate adding a war in Iran to the other wars they have cheerleaded, the people of The Capitol are happy to support war and the Hunger Games, mainly because they don't fight them. You can't help but see the parallels to current events - and the sort of glib support our troops blithe disregard for the cost of war today because it's so bloodless on our tv screens and the cost is usually paid by other people's children. However, the book is never preachy about that and trusts that you are smart enough to see the theme without sitting you down for a lecture.
Review by Tonstant.Weader (LibraryThing), November 22, 2015 In this book Katniss has struck a deal with District 13 to become the Mockingjay, the symbol for the rebels. Most of her job consists of doing propos, advertisements for the rebels to play on television throughout Panem. Katniss is reunited with Prim, her mother and Gale but many from her district are dead. Peeta is stuck in the capital and being held by President Snow in an attempt to break Katniss. This is a very exciting book. I understand why other people like it, but truthfully it just wasn't for me. The last quarter of the book just felt like horrible violent death after horrible violent death. One of the death's particularly bothered me because it almost made me feel like the whole series was for nothing. Katniss had one goal from the very beginning and it felt like too much that she shouldn't achieve it. I think part of my problem with this book is that it scares me. It reminds me that there are people out there that value life so little that this kind of violence is not impossible. I did like the ending though because Katniss returns to being the person she always was. She doesn't go on to rule Panem or do anything else crazy. She settles back into obscurity and it's implied that she leads a good life.
Review by Rosa.Mill (LibraryThing), November 21, 2015 I, like three-quarters of the reviews on here, am speechless about this book. I LOVE that Ms. Collins didn't hold back on this one. War is a dark dark place and soldier don't come out of it shiny and clean. I'm so glad Ms. Collins delved into the darker side, even if it meant some gritty themes and such as I read. I enjoyed this book, read it straight through in one shot, and I am happy I finally read the final two book in this series...it only took me awhile.
Review by rosetyper9 (LibraryThing), November 12, 2015 An excellent finish to a fabulous trilogy - I was in tears at the end (just a big softee really despite writing about demons, death and destruction!) Collins easily managed to reintroduce the winning elements from the previous two books whilst twisting and adapting them seamlessly. Looking for her next stuff now!
Review by garethmottram (LibraryThing), October 27, 2015 Katniss is a girl who is forced to enter the Hunger Games, is successful and returns home. Shes a strong, independent child who has aged considerably from caring for her family. She is in short, a heroine in the making. The second book Katniss is a little more selfish, thinking only of herself when the announcement of the second hunger games is aired on television. She does put Peeta first, though and attempts to save him. The whole book is about her learning to love Peeta, and her love triangle of Peeta-Gale-Katniss. In the final book, we see the fall of the Capitol, and the war resulting from all of the things Katniss has done during the games to undermine the President and the Capitol's strict control over the districts. She spends most of the book running around, half drugged, and feeling sorry for herself. She doesn't spend much time worrying about her family, whom she has spent so much time protecting, which seems unrealistic..but whatever. Pros: Peeta and Katniss finally get together Capitol falls, and the human race has the ability to grow into a peaceful society Coin dies, she was a terrible addition to the story Now for the rant: Katniss shoots down hover planes with arrows. End of her involvement with the war. They run all over the Capitol to find the president to kill him and she ends up burned badly and misses the WHOLE end of the war Prim dies, seriously? She had such a minor role in the book, and is basically abandoned by the only person in the world she loves more than her mother..and then we kill her and her sister doesn't even seem to CARE? Katniss undergoes PTS, which is fine, except she didn't really do anything the whole damn book but get high, whine, sleep, and prance in front of cameras. Peeta keeps it together better than her! Peeta forgets he loves our heroine, but this is how Katniss realizes she never appreciated him. This would have been a fantastic part of the story to focus on, but instead we focus on Gale and his supposed unexpected harshness. We later see Katniss thinking he was always that way. Yes, he was, but the situation helped him along. Katniss also spent the whole time thinking of herself instead of what Gale experienced the WHOLE time she was in the arena. Finally, president Snow dies and we don't care how? What the hell? Was it poison? I care very much, he was a lead character in the entire novel. Although, I realized half way through the book that he probably wasn't as evil as Katniss made him out to be. In the end, its Coin who is the evil one, and Snow who is merely immoral. Really, the plot became cliche after that. I gave the book 1 star because so much is unanswered at the end: Snow's death, what happens to Katniss' mother after the loss of her youngest child, and how the hell Peeta suddenly got so mentally healthy. Oh right. AND KATNISS DOESN'T EVEN LOVE PEETA IN THE END. She is a selfish woman at the end of the book. In reality, i doubt someone like Peeta would have stuck around for someone who "settles" for him because he's safe. Nor would a man like Gale have put up with her crap. AND the last chapter just felt tacked on. Here's how all the loose ends tied up, but no details. What a fantastic waste of a story that had such promise for a VERY memorable ending that would have made this series a classic. Haymitch is right, Peeta deserved better. So did Gale, her family and the readers.
Review by trigstarom (LibraryThing), September 19, 2015 A good story that most people will enjoy. I liked quite a few things about the world and characters that Suzanne Collins created, but the polish wasn't there. The character of Katniss just didn't allow me to connect with her, since she seemed so emotionally unattached. The world had some interesting combinations of technology and lack there of, but it wasn't polished enough to give you a grand scheme of a world that made any real sense. Not great literature or storytelling, but still a good decent read.
Review by wvlibrarydude (LibraryThing), September 6, 2015 wow, talk about a disappointing ending book. The first two books were great , and so unique, and then this darn book was a stupid "...and then they fought..." ending. I hope the movies can do something to make the ending more interesting but I guess we'll see. oh well, the narrator was still excellent (audiobook).
Review by marshapetry (LibraryThing), August 26, 2015 More satisfactory when I was in the midst of reading it than afterwards, when I had time to think about the plot and recognize how choppy it seemed (especially with Katniss repeatedly getting hurt, healing, returning to action, getting hurt, etc.) and how heavy-handed some of the lessons were. The development of Peeta also seemed kind of off, and the love triangle was more annoyingly (if by necessity) at the forefront. While I was immersed in the action, though, none of this seemed to matter and I had a hard time putting the book down. Not sure if that's a testament to Collins' writing or just my ability to suspend disbelief!
Review by simchaboston (LibraryThing), August 21, 2015 As with the Harry Potter series, I resisted reading these books when they first came out, but after seeing the movies I wanted to give them a go. I devoured them, all three right in a row, barely pausing between or during (though I did re-watch the second movie after I finished the book, and was struck again at how decent the adaptations are). It actually seems fairly difficult, in the aftermath of just having read all three, to review each volume separately; I'm sure that would have been simpler if I'd put a bit more space between them (or, of course, read them as they came out). The story works so well as a coherent whole, it just makes sense to think of the three as a unit. Great, powerful look at a brutally dystopian world far too real for comfort.
Review by JBD1 (LibraryThing), August 18, 2015 A great ending to a great series! It was heart pumping and a thriller!
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