Monday, January 23, 2012

The Last In The Series: Mockingjay

Source:  Goodreads



Goodreads summary...
Young Katniss Everdeen has survived the dreaded Hunger Games not once, but twice, but even now she can find no relief.  In fact, the dangers seem to be escalating:  President Snow has declared an all-out war on Katniss, her family, her friends, and all the oppressed people of District 12.  The thrill-packed final installment of Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games Trilogy will keep your hearts pounding.


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I know a lot of people have a favorite book from this series or one that just wasn't quite as good for them as the others, but that wasn't the case for me.  I couldn't pick a favorite.  I loved them all, and I have to say that this may be one of my favorite series of all time.  I just loved it.

I do think that the last book was different from the first two though, and very much so.  The Hunger Games and Catching Fire are full of action and violence, but there's also hope.  There's the hope that Katniss and Peeta share that they might each be able to save the other.

In Mockingjay there is a lot of misery and madness, but very little hope.  It was easy at times for me to say well what was it all for then.  But that is what makes this an amazing book because you are feeling this along with Katniss.   I think during a lot of the book that is exactly what Katniss is feeling.

Having said that, I loved the ending and the epilogue shows you exactly what the point was...love, honor, and freedom.


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Now that I've read the entire series, I am super excited for the movie.  I think the casting is brilliant, and  I especially like Lenny Kravitz as Cinna.


Lenny Kravitz as Cinna,Stylist to Katniss
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This trilogy really resonated with me.  Katniss and Peeta are those rare literary characters who will stay with me forever.  So even if you aren't a "young adult" and are having doubts about whether this series is for you, set them aside.  I'd recommend this book to anyone.

6 comments:

  1. I'm really glad that you enjoyed this one. I loved all the books as well. I know many readers were disappointed with the ending, I loved it. Great review!

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    1. I was actually surprised by how much I loved these books. I wasn't expecting to have such a reaction to them. Thanks so much for commenting!

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  2. I am so excited about Kravitz as Cinna!!! He is so perfect for the part! We are super excited about the movie version. The girl playing Kat...her name escapes me at the moment...is phenomenal. I saw her in "Winter's Bone," and, when I heard that she was playing Kat, I knew she was perfect for the role, too. So glad you enjoyed the books!! Loved your reviews and thoughts!

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    1. I know! I think her name is Jennifer Lawrence. Does that sound right? I think she was in X-Men First Class too? I instantly thought she was perfect as Katniss! I haven't seen Winter's Bone...I need to watch that. Thank you for your nice comment.

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  3. Since I am now reading the first book in the Trilogy, I am not going to read your review because I am afraid that it might give the story away! I love the first book so far. Thanks again for sharing your review of yet another book!!!!

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    1. I'm happy you like the first book so far. I'm really enjoying the reading challenge. I'm getting my romance for next month lined up:)

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