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 ABShepherd | May 15, 2013 |  What a disappointing end to an outstanding series. This isn’t to say Mockingjay was bad, it’d be almost impossible to live up to the previous two books, but being mediocre only made the let down sting worse. Far too much time was spent on descriptions of making propaganda, called propos in the book, along with an extremely dull build up where the protagonist, Katniss, was reduced to a spectator role. This was the book’s fatal flaw, where instead of making decisions, right or wrong, Katniss was forced act depending on the whims of others, either oppositional characters or dangerous plot devices. This was quite a disappointment considering the first two books relied so heavily on her decisive, if sometimes foolish, choices. Thankfully, by the third act, Katniss sheds this role of a spectator soldier to take charge before the final confrontation. Though, even here, the book hits a hard turn with a forced surprise ending that I found difficult to believe. I sympathize with the cynical theme of everyone in war is manipulative and evil, but this detachment only worked to diminish the power and tension behind Katniss’ final decision. Overall, the thematic swing from “survival at all costs” to “throw in the towel and damn them all” felt forced and quite jaded. Unlike many of the other heroic tales dominating the YA fare, I applaud Collins for attempting such a gloomy and distressing subject, but in the end, I’m not sure it worked in the manner she desired. Themes aside, Mockingjay was an entertaining read and a terrific shakeup of the YA genre. (  ) DrakeVaughn | May 14, 2013 | I was absolutely riveted by these books and I can't really tell you why. I didn't even like the main character very much, they are incredibly dark and entirely dystopian. But I couldn't put them down. There is much in these to ponder. I am going to give them a second read through before I write a real review but I will say I can and do recommend the series highly. (  ) Mirkwood | May 10, 2013 | I read all 3 Hunger Trilogy books in less than a week and even though the author did successfully answer all questions, the ending was kind of a curve ball and was certainly not expected. Not sure what I was expecting but it certainly wasn't that! Still, extremely glad I took the time to read these books. They were, as a whole, extremely enjoyable. ( ) bonniemarjorie | May 7, 2013 | Speechless. That’s how this book left me. The ending to this amazing series left me wanting more. But I loved every second of it! I will never forget this story and I feel crazy for having such a strong attachment to these characters. Thank you so much, Mrs. Collins! ( ) emily.s | May 6, 2013 |
 Collins is absolutely ruthless in her depictions of war in all its cruelty, violence, and loss, leaving readers, in turn, repulsed, shocked, grieving and, finally, hopeful for the characters they've grown to empathize with and love. Mockingjay is a fitting end to the series that began with The Hunger Games (2008) and Catching Fire (2009) and will have the same lasting resonance as William Golding's Lord of the Flies and Stephen King's The Stand. However, the book is not a stand-alone; readers do need to be familiar with the first two titles in order to appreciate the events and characters in this one.  “Mockingjay” is not as impeccably plotted as “The Hunger Games,” but nonetheless retains its fierce, chilly fascination. At its best the trilogy channels the political passion of “1984,” the memorable violence of “A Clockwork Orange,” the imaginative ambience of “The Chronicles of Narnia” and the detailed inventiveness of “Harry Potter.” The series ends on an ostensibly happy note, but the heartbreaking effects of war and loss aren't sugar-coated. This is one YA novel that will leave you thinking about the ramifications of war on society, not just the coming-of-age of a young woman. All in all, Mockingjay confirms what we've suspected already — The Hunger Games isn't just a powerful saga about a unique, memorable hero struggling to do the right thing in the public gaze. It's also an important work of science fiction that everyone should read, because if you don't, you'll be left out of all the best conversations. The novel's biggest surprises are found elsewhere. Hope emerges from despair. Even in a dystopian future, there's a better future. Is contained in
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Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But now that she's made it out of the bloody arena alive, she's still not safe. The Capitol wants revenge ... and President Snow has made it clear that no one else is safe!
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This book is gripping and I couldn't put it down. I cheered for Katniss and I feared for her and I cried for her. While the cheering and the fearing may have been done silently, the tears rolled down my face. Literally. It's not often I'm moved to tears by a book. I really loved this series.
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