Showing posts with label by suzanne collins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label by suzanne collins. Show all posts
15 January 2012
28 August 2010
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
heart-wrenching.
honest.
masterful.
Wow. Initially, I felt like the book started off slowly. But around page 80 it picked up pace, and again around page 270. It was at this point that I couldn't possibly set the book down until I absorbed every last word. I had been wondering where Suzanne Collins could possibly take this third book, given the plot of the first two, but I was pleasantly surprised. I laughed, I cried, I got goose bumps.
This series is everything I can possibly ask for from an author. Crafted in my mind is a painfully vivid and poignant reality--from the capitol and its extravagant personalities, to the districts and their bleak and uncertain existence. The characters are witty, memorable, and believable. Interwoven in the story is a cornucopia of suspense & drama, romance & tragedy, materialism & raw humanity. Suzanne Collins manages to tie it all together with a neat little bow: the effects of war and violence on adolescence. This was her intention, but there's even more depth to the story than that. I could go on and on, but I don't want to ruin the book for anyone who hasn't read the series. That being said, "READ IT!" (Yes, as in right now.)
5 out of 5 stars
Don't forget to start with books one and two in the series:
...Or why not go for all three (=
honest.
masterful.
Wow. Initially, I felt like the book started off slowly. But around page 80 it picked up pace, and again around page 270. It was at this point that I couldn't possibly set the book down until I absorbed every last word. I had been wondering where Suzanne Collins could possibly take this third book, given the plot of the first two, but I was pleasantly surprised. I laughed, I cried, I got goose bumps.
This series is everything I can possibly ask for from an author. Crafted in my mind is a painfully vivid and poignant reality--from the capitol and its extravagant personalities, to the districts and their bleak and uncertain existence. The characters are witty, memorable, and believable. Interwoven in the story is a cornucopia of suspense & drama, romance & tragedy, materialism & raw humanity. Suzanne Collins manages to tie it all together with a neat little bow: the effects of war and violence on adolescence. This was her intention, but there's even more depth to the story than that. I could go on and on, but I don't want to ruin the book for anyone who hasn't read the series. That being said, "READ IT!" (Yes, as in right now.)
5 out of 5 stars
Don't forget to start with books one and two in the series:
...Or why not go for all three (=
07 April 2010
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
intelligent.
captivating.
passionate.
Once again, I had no idea this story could be pulled off, while still maintaining intrigue and mystery, but Suzanne has done it again! What a cliff hanger. Ugh! I'm pretty much crazy about Suzanne Collins' writing...she's onto something here and I hope she keeps rolling with it because I can't get enough.
5 of 5 stars
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[SPOILER ALERT!]
06 April 2010
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
colorful.
humanity.
hope.
Where to begin? This book was everything I could hope for and more. My only thought when I finished the first book, was that I needed to start the second book, Catching Fire immediately...and I did. The only pity is that the third book doesn't come out until August!
I had my doubts when I read the summary of the book, I mean how could an entire book be written about children fighting to the death for food? Sounded like a serious downer to me. I was pleasantly surprised to find the overall plot to be hopeful and heart-warming.
Lionsgate is making a movie and I just hope it will do the book justice because the book, is amazing.
5 of 5 stars
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[SPOILER ALERT!]
humanity.
hope.
Where to begin? This book was everything I could hope for and more. My only thought when I finished the first book, was that I needed to start the second book, Catching Fire immediately...and I did. The only pity is that the third book doesn't come out until August!
I had my doubts when I read the summary of the book, I mean how could an entire book be written about children fighting to the death for food? Sounded like a serious downer to me. I was pleasantly surprised to find the overall plot to be hopeful and heart-warming.
Lionsgate is making a movie and I just hope it will do the book justice because the book, is amazing.
5 of 5 stars
...Already read this book and want to join the conversation? Click here:
[SPOILER ALERT!]
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