| View Larger Image | Catching Fire (The Second Book of the Hunger Games) | Hardcoverby Suzanne Collins (Author)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Scholastic Press | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 400 Pages | | Publication Date: | September 01, 2009 | | Sales Rank: | 95th |
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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. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 302 reviews)
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Better than the first by Lacey D. Thieken (Hamilton, OH)  5 Stars
November 23, 2009
I thought this book was much better than the first! I liked the first a lot, but this one kept me wanting more and more, even at the end! She leaves you hanging! There were tons of twists that I would've never dreamed would happen, but they all made the book that much greater! I'm still pushing for her love for Peeta and I really think they need to be together in the end, we don't really know much at all about Katniss' best friend, his name is at a loss to me right now...so I REALLY hope she doesn't end up with him again. The love the books overall meaning of society and how so many of us view others as lesser beings...so sad...
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Fabulous Follow-up by Senoritamia (San Deigo, CA) 5 Stars
November 22, 2009
Loved this book, maybe more than Hunger Games. The fantastical premise continues and the action never stops. I love the strong-willed character that is Katniss. How long do I have to wait for Book 3?
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The first half drags, but overall not bad by Steph (Tampa, Florida)  3 Stars
November 19, 2009
The things about "Chasing Fire" that I have to keep reminding myself is that it's not written for adults. The idea and general plot structure is stellar and highly entertaining, but the execution often falls flat in places--mainly because I feel the book knows it is geared for teenagers and thus doesn't have to try. I would love to see this book give its readers a little credit (ala, that teens can handle more complex writing and ideas), because there are times where things are so rushed. The entire first third of the book drags until we get to the Victory Tour (which I was looking forward to reading about) but the next thing I know, we're zooming through the entire thing over the course of a couple of pages. I would have loved to read about Peeta's fake proposal in front of the Capitol in detail--given that the love triangle plot point is something that seems to be anchoring the story--but instead I'm given a few lines telling me it happened. It isn't until we're told about the rules of the Quarterly Quell that the book takes on a shadow of "The Hunger Games".
Speaking of the love triangle, it too falls a bit flat--if only because I cannot see why I should be rooting for Gale in it. He's not given enough background for the reader to really understand Katniss's feelings for him. In fact, his character is more of Katniss telling us about him rather than what Gale is showing us. I suppose that I'm supposed to take her word for it, but when you've got Saint Peeta running around (who is a little too pure and perfect for my tastes, but I'll let that slide because in general I think he's alright) showing you everything he's got, it's hard to wonder why a triangle exists.
Overall, the book was okay. I enjoyed the introduction of characters like Finnick and Joanna, and I enjoyed a chance to go back into the arena with Katniss. What it comes down to is that I read "The Hunger Games" in a matter of hours, but this one I took my time with because it just didn't grab me like "THG" did. I still contest that if this book gave its readers some credit--if it pushed the envelope a bit more and really explored some of the emotions running through Katniss's head and really delved into the political disarray, instead of just breezing over them with general summaries--it would be completely fantastic.
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Include me on the fan list by Heidi Anne Heiner (SurLaLune Fairy Tales.com) 5 Stars
November 19, 2009
What is there to say that hasn't already been said? I won't waste space on a plot summary but just give my reactions to the book. There is always the threat of being disappointed after reading a much-hyped book, especially one that is a sequel to a bestselling book. I think this one avoids the sophomore slump, especially since I enjoyed it much more on its own--forgetting that it is a sequel--than many other books I've read this year. Comparing it to its predecesor, The Hunger Games, may be a disservice since the universe and its surprises were first revealed there, but this one continues the exciting fun and won't disappoint 99% of its fans. I know I'll preorder the third book without a second thought and expect to be thoroughly entertained yet again. Collins does something different and twisty from the other popular books right now and comes across as refreshing as a result. Highly recommended.
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Catching FIre by Kaylee R. Score (Crestline, CA USA) 5 Stars
November 19, 2009
This book is incredible. It kept me up for two days. I actually brought my book to work so that I could steal a few pages when business was slow. Suzanne Collins has done it again.
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