Review: #367
Title: Mockingjay
Series: The Hunger Games - 3rd and final book
Author: Suzanne Collins
Read Before: no
My Comments: First thing you’d notice is that Mockingjay isn’t as addictive as the previous two books. It’s hard to say why, but probably because the events that take place aren’t as intense or exciting. This last book chronicles the rebel’s actions to take over the Capitol. This meant that Katniss is left behind sometimes in the grand scheme of things and there are often scenes where Katniss is not the focus anymore. That’s not to mention she is suffering some serious emotional stress and trauma. While it’s realistic, it doesn’t make much of a great read since she was depicted as such a strong character before, it sucks to see her like this. Then there’s Peeta, with his condition and the time dealt on that situation. It wasn’t that good and it made the book much more boring by having him out of the book for so long. Then when he finally makes his appearance, he’s not himself, effectively turning himself into the enemy. Some of the best parts in The Hunger Games and Catching Fire were of him helping Katniss and giving his motivational speeches. Similarly with Haymitch, he takes it to the background and doesn’t help as much as previously. As per usual, the deaths are shocking and some of your most beloved characters perish for the greater good. The ending was good, it could have been terrible after all this build up but the author delivered.
Rating: 7/10