"Not only was I unable to put this book down, but I was also unable to shut up about this book!" — Miss Remmers
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"Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge."
This will be a pretty average review as I don't want to give anything away (if there's anyone else in the world who hasn't read "The Hunger Games ") and also because there are so many reviews available online of this book. But I'll do my best.:)
Not only was I unable to put this book down, but I was also unable to shut up about this book! I was telling absolutely everyone who would listen: my mother, my boyfriend, my residents, my students, even one of the Principals before an interview! While I did have to prioritize and (regretfully) lesson plans came before "CF," I took this book with me everywhere despite knowing there was little chance of me actually having time to read it.
I do have to say that "CF" didn't quite reach the epitome of standards that "The Hunger Games" set. But this could be because I was already awed by the society that Suzanne Collins created. I also thought that the actual plot of "CF" wasn't as fast paced as "The Hunger Games" and that the story apart from the beginning politics of the second novel was actually very small. I did love how, I'll be careful to not spoil anything, the "game" played out, a lot of thought went into this and it was done extremely well.
As for Team Peeta or Team Gale — I'm not really sure. I feel like Gale hasn't played a huge part in the books and their whole romance is based on the past. As readers, we are given very little insight into this relationship — it's more of assumed. While Gale may sincerely care for Katniss romantically, as a reader I've been much more exposed to Peeta's feelings for her. Yes, Gale is a great friend — but I think he's forcing the romance. So the more I think about it — the more I've decided that it is time.
This is it — for the first time I'm declaring that I am...
Originality: 10/10
Ending: 8/10
Characters: 10/10
Plot: 8/10
My reaction/enjoyment: 10/10
Theme: 10/10
Imagery: 9/10
Setting: 4/5
Voice: 5/5
Style: 5/5
Tone: 5/5
Cover: 10/10
Overall: 94/100 A
Favorite Quote:
"At some point, you have to stop running and turn around and face whoever wants you dead" (118).