(Oct 2010) I really, really liked this series! This third book in the set read a little more slowly than the others for me, but I didn't mind that. Sometimes when I fly through a book too quickly, I end up feeling like I've eaten a great meal without tasting much of it (and I imagine I'll end up re-reading these before too long so I can "taste" them, so to speak), but I felt like I was able to take my time a bit more with book 3. I know some people have been unhappy with the way things turned out for Katniss, personally, in the end, but I wasn't. I felt like things were just as they should have been, and that Collins had made her case for it well.
Review by fefferbooks (LibraryThing), May 12, 2014 Good conclusion to the series. I thought the ending could nave been different. It will be interesting to see how the movie handles it.
Review by jmcgarry2011 (LibraryThing), May 9, 2014 Like more than the other two. The main goal of the central character is not only that she is the hero. She is also human and that makes me like her even more. Also the author is brutally honest with the war something that others tend to avoid. Love this trilogy
Review by CaroPi (LibraryThing), May 6, 2014 Katniss was rescued from the arena of the Septuagint Quitos Hunger Games and is now recovering from his wounds in District 13 , with Finnick and Beetee . But not all charges have been rescued. Peeta has been captured by the Capitol , like Johanna , Enobaria and Annie. And while Katniss suffers mood swings , everything has its eyes fixed on her . Rebels want to make it the symbol of war , in Mockingjay. This book is certainly the harshest of all. We enter the depths of war and the different political interests of their leaders, do not hesitate to commit all sorts of atrocities regardless of the collateral damage for the sole purpose of achieving its objectives. As real as life itself ... It is the second time I read it and I still leaving me with a bittersweet taste and chills throughout the body . It has very harsh and unpleasant scenes details that put us goosebumps . The disappearance of characters is sheer torture , even more by the way Suzanne Collins recounts their deaths ... get attached to characters to discover the end that his pen has awarded them ... the first time I read it I was excited and the second time I have endured , but the heartbreak has remained . ( but that's war and unfortunately the loss of people is inevitable, but the idea that future encourages survivors to continue the revolution for their children they can sleep at night outside the nightmares that still haunt , and torment for life, all victims of the Hunger Games and the Capitol that is the purpose of this trilogy and proves without a hair cut . barbarism and brutality of war that makes no distinction for anyone, impregnándote of despair and madness surrounding all the characters.
Review by NathaliePolanco (LibraryThing), April 30, 2014 The last book of a series you will grow to love. I finished this book after moments of tears, happiness and distraught. The book follows the Katniss Everdeen,as she rebels against the capitol and Peeta Mellark, as he becomes for the third book, a victim of the capitol. There is not much left for anyone in the city of Panem, there's nothing left for any of the districts, apart from one thing a girl from District 12 can give everyone,hope. Collins has done everything perfectly through the whole book. You are left in suspense as the games are not a game any more, its real life. Districts are lost and the truth arises about district 13. I was left in awe at her writing style and hanging on every word. The country needs their mockingjay, but can she deal with being hope when she feels that there is no hope left? The book starts with Katniss revisiting district 12, her home prior to the quater quell. She walks around the ashes and remnants of the place she spent her life mourning, hunting and living. Throughout the book you see that Katniss is weak again, just like the first book, however now she is haunted by the memories and is emotionally and mentally unstable. We see Katniss in a new light in this book, the desperation we saw when she volunteered for her sister comes back as she tries to save everyone. She finally agrees to be the Mockingjay, on certain circumstances.The circumstances, although risky, are agreed to aslong as Katniss is the mockingjay. Everyone is desperate for hope. This book is more gory and violent than the other two and the description as always is incredible. The book ends in such a peaceful manner and even though people had been killed and tortured throughout the 3 books, I was happy that Katniss and the boy who she needs more than anything, fall in love.
Review by laurenreads (LibraryThing), April 25, 2014 The end of a journey. It is no secert that I'm not a fan of distopian books, and that I had put off reading this series for two years. I finished this book last night, I got a little lost in the conjumbled war scenes. Yes this book had the surprises that the other two had, but out of the three this was probably my least favorite. In this book time has passed since the arena that Katiness was in at the end of the second book. Here she is now living in the very strict District 13 which is not all that it was cracked up to be. Parts of the issues I had with the book was with District 13, how Katiness was used as a dolled up puppet even though there were bigger problems afloat. Rebels that were not part of 13 that joined were having trouble time adjusting to this very stick your nose where it belongs attuitude. With everyone in the book you can see the affects of war on all the character's personalities which does seem realistic considering all that they have been through (this book is no happy pick up!). I missed the character's we had met through the other 2 books. At the end there is so much that happens, where I got a little lost in the action. Part of Katiness' neutrality or denial of her emotions to these two men I wasn't sure if there should be a third guy, but how that ends up does leave the reader happy after all the terror that these characters went through. Given all the horrors they all went through, I'm sure it was realistic, but also sad... Collins finishs the trilogy so that the readers are inside Katiness' head for the last ride of the series.
Review by ottilieweber (LibraryThing), April 24, 2014 I have to say the three hunger games books were phenomenal. I was so sad to see it end. It was an emotional roller coaster. I found this one to be the saddest. I cried buckets. It was an amazing end to an amazing series.
Review by BookLoversLife (LibraryThing), April 24, 2014 I don't understand the hate for Mockingjay. I liked it. I thought it was very dark, bleak, depressing, and gory piece of writing. I felt bad for all of the losses of life especially Finnick's. He came of as bit of a creeper in Catching Fire but then he became lovable and then he became mutt chow. I was very sad. It was horrible how Katniss's sister Prim died. The very fact that Gale and Beatty had a part in it makes it even more horrible. Peeta got brainwashed by The Capital and was programmed to kill Katniss. Many messed up things went down in Mockingjay including the epilogue where Peeta and Katniss get married and have two kids. No matter what Suzanne Collins says, I would never believe Katniss loves Peeta genuinely. I believe it what was like Gale had said to Peeta: Katniss will be with the one who helps her survive.
Review by Y2Ash (LibraryThing), April 16, 2014 This will be a tough act to follow. Suzanne Collins keeps the story going with nail-biting intensity and keeps you guessing to the very end. It is a harrowing look at the effects of war and the very frightening direction our society could go given current trends.
Review by EmilyKM (LibraryThing), April 16, 2014 A fitting end to the series. But this installment was a bit more violent than the previous two books in the series. Wanted more love story, less violence. (sigh)
Review by KatieCarella (LibraryThing), April 12, 2014 It ended the way I hoped... more or less.
Review by LindaLiu (LibraryThing), April 9, 2014 Awesome end to the series!!!
Review by cocktailsandbooks (LibraryThing), April 7, 2014 I really wanted to write this epic review about how much I enjoyed the Hunger Games Trilogy. However, I pretty much related all of what I felt in my first two reviews. You know, just overall. About that horrible, sick feeling in my stomach when terrible things happen to undeserving people – well, that never actually went away when I made my way through this final installment. In fact, it only grew stronger. That's what is so great about a captivating series. If done correctly, you really get to know the characters and if the writer is great enough, he/she knows how to play with your emotions. For example, the love triangle aspect becomes worse (and I don't mean that in an "unbearable" sense) when Peeta resurfaces. I don't quite understand why exactly I wasn't annoyed with it. 3 novels in and Katniss still can't make her mind up about who she wants to be with. Normally, this type of thing would have worn thin on me; I may have even abandoned it completely. However, with the intensity of the rebellion playing in the forefront, it diverted my attention. Collins' knows this world and those that inhabit so well that when events occur, you're not left with this feeling that she was throwing out occurrences left and right for cheap thrills. Everything is central to the storyline; nothing appears to be wasted. In the end, you're left wondering how Katniss can even continue on. She's on the receiving end of knockout blow after knockout blow. Just looking back at the series in full, how she continues to get back up on her feet is astounding. I was a little worried with how the author was going to wrap this up. This is a tremendous series and it is worthy of an ending that blows you away yet gives you a satisfied feeling of resolve. Collins' manages to do both. Also, while not entirely necessary, the epilogue is a nice touch. ***P.S*** Not that it has anything to do with the books, but I'm weary of the film adaptation. I have this feeling that it's just going to fall flat. I read that Collins' is overseeing the project and I'm sure she'll try to stay as close to her vision as possible. That being said, it entirely depends on what market they're trying to hit with movie go-ers. The series can be somewhat graphic and I'm interested to see what they're keen on showing and what they'll hold back on. ***P.P.S*** I have this feeling that Collins' isn't done with the series yet. I mean, if she chooses to do so, she can go back through 75 years of Hunger Games and write a few prequels. I know I'd pick them up.
Review by branimal (LibraryThing), April 1, 2014 This had me so twisted up in emotional knots that I had a headache. The only problem I had was that the very ending seemed too tidy. Yeah, I know lots of horrible stuff happened, but I didn't get to see how CERTAIN things were worked out to make the end possible. The end is what I wanted, but how did it happen? The detail oriented part of me wants to know.
Review by CharityBradford (LibraryThing), April 1, 2014 Very different from the first 2 books. a real uprising vs games. Didnt know the trilogy was based off Spartacus.
Review by JoeYee (LibraryThing), March 30, 2014 I was really sad to see the series end the way it did, however, with that being said, the last book was extremely well written. I'd definitely recommend it.
Review by kissmeimgone (LibraryThing), March 27, 2014 Ugh. This was definitely the worst book in the trilogy. Some parts were confusing, while others dragged on and on. I thought it was a lame ending to what is otherwise a good series.
Review by indigofalcon (LibraryThing), March 24, 2014 This was the worst book i have read in the hunger game books. It was very boring. I also did not think it was written very well. It was only good in a few parts and thoes parts were very short. It did have a good ending but other than that i did not like it much. It is about Kattnis and her journey to district 13. When she gets there she is badly hurt. Even though she is badly hurt she can still go hunting after she recovers. She is trapped in Dristrict 13 and it seems alittle like she is going crazy. After she fully recovers she goes to fight in the war.
Review by eli.burnett.b4 (LibraryThing), March 20, 2014 A good ending to the trilogy. I hope this isn't too spoiler-y, but about 80% through I was afraid the ending was going to be The Suck. Collins rescued it though and I ended up liking the ending. This book had a lot more action and a lot less philosophizing than the previous two. I, for one, prefer the philosophizing, but I suppose some action was needed to wrap up some things. Overall, not a bad read -- especially when you consider it's a companion to the two other fabulous books. If you've read the first two it not like you CAN'T read it - you have to. A decent end to a great trilogy. I just hope Collins doesn't screw it up by trying to write another book set in that universe. Again we have Katniss as a fantastic female role model, perhaps showing more weakness in this book, but it's done well, she IS only seventeen after all. 19 Apr: That's what I call restraint.
Review by steadfastreader (LibraryThing), March 18, 2014 I was sorry to see the series end, because I enjoyed reading it so much. The series was very good.
Review by WizardsofWorch (LibraryThing), March 17, 2014 Collins's trilogy is not let down by this final title, although by this point in Katniss's story readers are probably ready for a resolution. Unlike the other two books, this one does not focus on an actual Hunger Games event, but ends in a robust revolution that still leaves us emotionally charged. Hopefully the arrival of the movie (two parts, which is a sort-of disappointment as it feels like an effort to just make more money) will do the book justice.
Review by HeatherCHoffman (LibraryThing), March 11, 2014 I tore through the series in about 2 days... of solid reading and doing not much else. Wow. Though, now I need a hug.
Review by PatienceFortitude (LibraryThing), March 6, 2014 I so wanted to love this third and final book in the series - I just didn't. Many parts of the story just dragged on. There were many points that I just found unnecessary. It was well worth reading to see how the series ends and I was satisfied with the ending. Ultimately I feel this entire story could have been done in two parts. It could have been so much more succinct and still as powerful and moving. This book just did not have the pull and emotion that the first did. All in all a great series that I would recommend to others.
Review by dms02 (LibraryThing), February 27, 2014 **spoiler alert** Now that I have finished The Hunger Games trilogy I can write a review more cohorent than "wow...love it...amazing." This series had me all wrapped up until I finished it, and after I read the last book I just sat there with tears in my eyes, thinking about it all. Then I dreamt about it. That's how haunting these books are. I won't go so far to say this series is flawless, but it really is pretty damn close. Suzanne Collins seems to develop her stories effortlessly, easily incorporating new characters and developing the old ones. Katniss was such a strong female lead - she was fantastic, even if she didn't think so. There were so many twists, I was reading this book as fast as I possibly could, I stayed up all night to finish it. I had to know what happened. Peeta's transformation was such a shock, to see him so utterly changed was strange. I was never really fond of Peeta to start with but he grew on me and it was sad to see him changed by President Snow and the tracker jackers. To think he would have killed Katniss! I felt kinda sorry for Gale, but in the end, Katniss was right. The two of them were both so alike, and although they shared such a history, it was definitely a best-friend history. And then, Katniss would never have been able to shake the possibility that it may have been his bomb that killed Prim. I am a sucker for happy endings. I am so glad this one turned out right.
Review by crashmyparty (LibraryThing), February 26, 2014 I read "The Hunger Games," "Catching Fire," and then "Mockingjay" back to back to back. It felt like one book to me. Each one was a page turner, and had many unexpected moments. I enjoyed the books immensely even though I had seen this before in Jim Carrey's the "Truman Show" and Arnold Schwarzenegger's and Richard Dawson's "Running Man." The book had very unflattering observations about current entertainment trends. Due to my enjoyment of the books, I think I am part of the problem, not the solution.
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