Catching Fire The Second Book of the Hunger Games

I’m not gonna lie, this was so freaking good.

I really liked the first one and understood why people love this series so much, but this one blew the first one out of the water, in my opinion. The further dive into all the characters, the dive into the major politics within, and the introduction of new characters was done so well.

Most of this book also took place outside of the hunger games, which I think made it better. It was more about the politics of the world rather than the fighting taking place within the arena, and i felt myself unable to put it down. I didn’t wanna stop readingggg, I loved this so much. It was so brutal to read obviously, and my heart felt heavy the entire time, but I truly loved this book. All the new characters were so intriguing! And while I usually despise love triangles, this is the only one where I’ve understood it even a tiny bit.

Ugh entering my hunger games era way too late 💔❤️

This re read has been so good!

My favorite movie and my favorite book. I forgot about so much that happened but it’s SO GOOD. I love Finnick Odair and next book is going to break my heart certainly :)

Rereading the series before sunrise on the reaping, absolutely one of my favourite series in the world! Great book!

Loved the book. It was the perfect thing for me to read.

LET’S FUCKING GOOOOOO

Very interesting sequel, it ended on a big suspense and leaves you eager to continue reading to find out more.

nie wiem, ta część mi nie podeszła

book two wont fail to diminish your excitement as it did to you on Hunger Games! keeps me wanting mooore. am ready to watch it on the big screen!

Note: My last year read

This book started a bit slow but once you get to part two things get really interesting. My favorite thing about Collins books is her characters development. She is a master at creating perplex characters!

She does it again. Love the characters and their relationships. Also Collins does a great job at writing Katniss’ internal thought. 10/10. 🏹🌊

God, years later and this cliffhanger still gives me chills. Also, years later and still ridiculously attached to Peeta. I feel like my rating comes from something other than the writing itself. I remembered well enough how fast paced this trilogy is (which I don't mind if you give me a few more pages). Catching Fire is a good follow up to a great book and I love all 3 acts within this book individually and for different reasons. Funny how I rated it higher now that I'm older, it's just that I know the impact this series had on me after reading it as a teen. I love the reminder of how similar Katniss and Haymitch are. Always a great read.

amazing from start to finish and with its fast pacing makes it quickly digestible

A classic story written beautifully.

The concept of the book is timeless. The perfect build-up from the first to the last book with its own theme.

I think it's how Katniss witnessed it, but the movie gets some of the emotions of the other tributes/characters better.

Shout out to my local library for selling the exclusive movie version of the book.

I really loved Catching Fire, it is personally my favorite. It is a prefect balance of mind games with action.

En "Catching Fire", Suzanne Collins amplía y enriquece el mundo distópico que creó en "The Hunger Games". La historia se centra en las consecuencias del acto de rebelión de Katniss y Peeta durante los Juegos del Hambre anteriores. A medida que los personajes principales enfrentan nuevas amenazas, la autora explora las tensiones políticas entre los distritos y la opresión del Capitolio. Collins expande hábilmente la mitología de Panem, presentando los 75º Juegos del Hambre, conocidos como los "Juegos del Vasallaje", que añaden un nivel adicional de brutalidad y desesperación. La narrativa también revela más sobre los personajes secundarios, desarrollando sus motivaciones y desafíos personales. La autora aborda cuestiones más profundas, como la naturaleza del poder, la propaganda y la resistencia, haciendo que los lectores reflexionen sobre las consecuencias de las decisiones políticas y la lucha por la libertad. "Catching Fire" es una secuela cautivadora que construye sobre los cimientos del primer libro, preparando el terreno para el emocionante desenlace de la trilogía.

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3.5/5 I was going to take a day or two off from this series, but after that ending? There's no way that's going to happen.

The second part of the trilogy shows us how Katniss was affected - and traumatized - by her experience in the Hunger Games. About 2/3 of the book deal with topics related to this, plus the growing unrest in the districts. She has a lot to process, becoming increasingly angry at the capitol for the incredibly unfair world that she lives in. The last third of the book is set in the 75th Hunger Games, which no doubt the Capitol devised to quiet the sparks of rebellion, but achieved the exact opposite. It's so well written with such great characters. It's an emotional roller-coaster for sure, especially Mags. Speaking of emotion, Katniss is also dealing with her feelings for not one, but two men in this book. It's been 12 years since I read this the first time, and reading it from my present point of view, it's just so obvious to me that Katniss is polyamorous. Why decide for one man, if she needs both, as each of them fulfills a different need for her? But alas, this book is set in a black and white world where I doubt polyamory is a thing. But honestly, it makes this love triangle kinda unnecessary for me. At the same time she also seems to be somewhat asexual and/or aromantic. She clearly has feelings for both Gale and Peeta, but her feelings don't seem particularly sexual to me. I think she struggles a lot with romance and commitment in general, and sometimes I can recognize myself in her. I think losing her father early, and the losing the affection of her mother to depression, can partially explain this, as not having emotional needs met by your parents can scar you for life. It's so refreshing to have a protagonist like this, because most protagonists that I've encountered are not this emotionally complex. A great sequel that sets the scene for the finale perfectly, which I enjoyed reading a lot more the second time I read it.

** spoiler alert ** The story was cool and all I just wish the book was longer honestly. With the concept being an all winners Hunger Games I wish we’d gotten to know a little more of a lot of them. Like people like Cecelia, Gloss, Woof, Cashmere, Brutus we’re honestly basically just aluded to and even important characters like Johanna and Enobaria for example got very little and could have used a lot more depth to them so we would actually care for their arc coming the third book, which makes them both a lot more important. It was still a lot of fun, just wish we could have gotten some more development for most side characters not named Finnick

‘Catching Fire’ is probably one of the best sequels I have ever read. Every chapter was filled with tension that keeps you wanting and knowing more. You’ll realise and appreciate Suzanne’s attention to detail once you have pieced them all together when you get to that part.

I am absolutely loving re-reading this series. Love getting to relive the story from Katniss's point of view. I really enjoyed seeing all the little moments that maybe you wouldn't notice your first time reading it. Absolutely love her writing style, its so easy to read "just one more chapter". Can't wait to read the last one!