“May the odds be ever in your favour. Katniss Everdeen survived the Hunger Games. Now the Capitol wants revenge. Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark are still alive. Katniss should be relieved, but now there are whispers of a rebellion against the Capitol – a rebellion that Katniss and Peeta may have helped create. As the nation watches Katniss and Peeta, the stakes are higher than ever. One false move and the consequences will be unimaginable.”
What is the book about?
Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark both survived the Hunger Games. Katniss’s small act to save both herself and Peeta is seen as an act of rebellion – a spark that many Districts are using to fuel their anger and start their fires. Many Districts have had uprisings and many have been killed trying to go against the Capitol. The authority figures in the Capitol blame Katniss and believe that she was the one who started it all. Katniss tries her hardest to convince the nation that she only did it out of love, not as an act against the Capitol. Now there are whispers of a rebellion, a rebellion that is using the spark as their way to face the Capitol and stop everything. The nation is keeping a close eye on Katniss and Peeta, every step and every work carefully watched. The stakes are higher than ever and one small mistake, one false move, could mean complete destruction with unthinkable consequences.
What were your initial thoughts on the book?
Once I read the first book – The Hunger Games – it was clearly obvious that I would absolutely have to read the next book. I didn’t doubt for a second that I wouldn’t enjoy reading the second book because of how much I loved the previous book. I also knew that I would love reading Catching Fire because of how many questions had been left unanswered by the first book and the cliff-hanger ending that I was desperate to resolve. The book started really quickly but not from the same place that The Hunger Games had ended so I was slightly upset that I missed it. However it was quick to get back into the action and thrilling parts so I soon dismissed my initial feelings and was brought back into the dystopian world of The Hunger Games. Soon the book had ended and I felt that I had sped through faster than the last time, seeking for answers but only creating more questions. I am very glad that there is another book because I am very anxious to find out more.
Who was your favourite character and why?
Like in the previous book, The Hunger Games, my favourite character in this book was Katniss. This is because of her bravery and kindness and how she was always willing to help others. As a result of winning The Hunger Games, Katniss received a lot of money – way more than she and her family would ever need. So, when she saw someone in need she gave them food and money and tried her best to keep them healthy. Katniss was also willing to sacrifice herself for her friends and family and would do anything for them. She put her own needs aside and when she saw a friend that she could save she didn’t even need to think about it – she acted before thinking about how it could hurt her and made sure that her friend was safe. Katniss also valued her own life less than others and even though during The Hunger Games in the first book she had wanted to survive, it was only to honour her promise to her sister. She was willing to help someone else survive even if it meant she would die and tried her hardest to live for those she loved, not for herself.
What was your favourite part of the book and why?
My favourite part of Catching Fire was when Katniss found the two District 8 runaways and discussed finding District 13. This was my favourite part because it was when Katniss first saw hope and realised that there might be a chance to take down the Capitol. At this point Katniss saw a way to be free and survive without having to run away from everything and abandon everyone like a coward. She saw an escape from the torture all Districts have faced for years and saw how she could help. Katniss knew that she could make a difference and help everyone using her new position as a Hunger Games victor and help with the rebellion. This was the part where she saw the first glimpse of hope and retaliation against the Capitol. This part helped Katniss and helped her see that she was powerful and would be able to help if she only tried. I liked it because it gave Katniss the courage to face the Capitol and try and change everything.
What was your overall impression of the book?
Overall the book was amazing!! It was just as perfect as the first book and there isn’t much I would want to change about it. Catching Fire ended in a cliff-hanger just like The Hunger Games but it was perfect and without that ending I think that the effect of wanting to read the next book would have not been as good and less people would have wanted to read it. Every part of the book was full of crazy and exciting events that left me with more and more questions and this left me with a huge urge to read more about Katniss and Peeta. One small thing that I didn’t really like was that Catching Fire didn’t start exactly where The Hunger Games had ended. I understand that if it had the book wold have been even longer but I would have really liked to read about the welcome Katniss and Peeta received when their arrived in District 12. There was a small flashback and little bits of information so it wasn’t completely missed out, however I would have liked to see it all and I think that I would have enjoyed the book a bit more. Other than that, everything was impeccable and I adored every second I spent reading. I was really sad that the book needed but also glad that I can finally be able to read the next book and get someone needed explanations that I have wanted for a very long time.
Which book did you like better, the first or the second?
The Hunger Games and Catching Fire were both great books that I absolutely loved. Choosing between the two was a very tough decision to make but I think that The Hunger Games was the book I enjoyed the most. I don't really think that there was a better book because both were equally well written and had amazing plots, every part was amazing but I think that I liked The Hunger Games more. This is because it was a new story and everything was fresh and mesmerising so I was hypnotised by reading such an incredible book. One other thing that made me like The Hunger Games a bit more than Catching Fire was all the new ideas and questions that the book created. Catching Fire also created questions but also mainly developed the ones from the previous book. I really liked having the need to receive answers and loved reading another amazing series. The Hunger Games book was a start to an extraordinary series that I am really glad to read.
Would you recommend this book?
If you have read The Hunger Games and enjoy thrilling dystopian fiction then I 100% recommend this book. It is perfect for readers who are 14 or older but if you are younger and have read books similar to this then I think that it is the perfect book that you are sure to love.
Summarise the book in one sentence. (Verdict)
An incredible, intense thriller with every word more perfect than the last.
Reviewed by Jimena Gutierrez Reviriego
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