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I must say that my expectations were rather high for this novel. Even though The Hunger Games had its flaws, the plot was superb and crafted beautifully, and to be honest, I found Catching Fire to not have the same charm as The Hunger Games did. Nevertheless, it was still a stunningly good read.
In The Hunger Games I found Katniss' indifference and her ability to brush off the deaths of her fellow contestants to be rather unrealistic; in Catching Fire, however, you see a gentler, more emotive and affected side of her character. Yes, she does remain selfish and stubborn, yet her world does not seem to revolve around her as it used to, the journey her character takes is rather touching; and you relate to her more.
What worried me slightly was the proposal of a love triangle between Katniss, Peeta and Gale. I generally hate love triangles: I find them soppy, and the two males seem to have too much in common. Nonetheless, in Catching Fire, you see a distinct difference between Gale and Peeta, and can't help but root for them both. Their personalities and their stories are incredibly touching, and not even you will be able to decide who Katniss should choose.
The Hunger Games Trilogy is one of those rare series' that are not just character-driven, but also plot-driven. The uprisings across various Districts hooked me completely, to the point where I finished the book in a few days. I found myself wondering would Katniss join the fight for freedom. Will she lead the revolution? Or will she run and hide, for fear of putting her family's life at risk?
Again, Collins has created an empowering atmosphere in this novel, and her
words trapped me between the pages, craving more.
Catching Fire: The Movie is said to come out in November 2013.
Source:guardian
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