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Another solidly written plotline, and a continuation into the universe of the Hunger Games. In addition to the dilemma of kill-or-be-killed, the story becomes steadily more political. Some of the hows, whys, and histories are unfolded into a disturbingly believable scenario. The character development moves along at the pace of events, which doesn't leave you with a lot of easy opportunities to put the book down.
I particularly appreciated being able to sympathize with the main character's emotion ...more
I particularly appreciated being able to sympathize with the main character's emotion ...more
This book lacked the shock factor of the first one. Once you've read what the Hunger Games are and come to grips with the horror of them, you're not shocked by them in the second book. The fact that the kids have to go back is also not shock worthy, so the story line (in that regard) did not wow me, nor compel me to keep reading.
However, I really like the character of Katniss. I find myself empathizing with her. The internal struggle of Katniss is what drove me to continue reading. Her deep affe ...more
However, I really like the character of Katniss. I find myself empathizing with her. The internal struggle of Katniss is what drove me to continue reading. Her deep affe ...more
Some heart-breaking events at this point, but I liked the allies of the game and how that moved the plot forward. I did feel like much of the book was redundant, having just finished The Hunger Games, but that is in part due to the games being an annual event. It did have a few surprises, but they were not as memorable to be in this second book of the series.
it was a great second book.
Dec 08, 2013
Elisha
marked it as to-read
Aug 19, 2018
Shannon
added it
