Catching Fire by Suzanne CollinsMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Gosh what a good sequel to The Hunger Games!
The first part is accused of being dull, but I find it highly amusing and a key to Katniss life back in district Twelve. Plus, we get to see Gale again and Katniss trying to figure out her feelings for Peeta and Gale. (I hope she chooses Gale!)
But anyway, the book was exciting, a read beyond astonishing. I just couldn't put the book down. It was highly amusing and hilariously ironic, especially during the parts when Katniss was with her stylists who were crying all over her when she was the one going in to be slaughtered. But anyway, I was in shock when they announced the event for the Quarter Quell. I mean, a fight to the death among victors, how cool is that?! Can it get any better, drama and action wise? Goodness gracious it was amazing. I could picture it all in my head. Wow. I couldn't wait for these Hunger Games to begin, not because of morbid entertainment. It's more to know the outcome of the games since the Capitol wants only one winner this time.
The arena was quite a surprise as well, nothing I envisioned before. The great thing about Collins is her never-ending surprises. When you think you have everything figured out, BAM, it's not what it is, but much better than you thought. Thank you Mrs. Collins for being so freaking awesome. I can picture myself reading this book again.
Katniss forms alliances. I especially like Finnick. I can picture him perfectly, a diver's body (blame it on the Olympics. I swear divers have the sexiest body type in all the sports). But anyway, I was very proud when several districts decided to team up to protect Katniss, the symbol of revolution.
And then there's Peeta. I found I could stand him better during this book. I guess it's because he is less naive about Katniss feelings for him. I am anxious to know what will happen to Peeta and Gale and Katniss. I'm selfish, but I really want to know who she'll choose (if any of them is alive after whatever happens during and after the third installment).
Then there is the romanticism in the whole story: a symbol of rebellion rising above the tyranny and cruelty. Everybody revolting against their oppressor, risking their life for that ideal greater than themselves to ensure a better and safer future for their children. It's very inspiring, and a trademark among young adult fiction. In my opinion, it's uprising against a political regime that squanders their minions, and at the head of the revolution is Katniss, a girl who won the Games because of her wit and bow and arrows.
Oh Katniss, may the odds be ever in your favor.
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