Catching Fire Book Review
Katniss Everdeen has triumphed in the Hunger Games over all odds. She is remarkably still alive, as is Peeta Mellark, another tribute from District 12. Katniss ought to feel glad and relieved. She has, after all, gone back to her family and her lifelong friend Gale. However, nothing is going as Katniss would like. Gale keeps a cold distance from her. She has been entirely abandoned by Peeta. Additionally, there are rumors of a rebellion against the Capitol, which Katniss and Peeta might have contributed to.
She is shocked to learn that Katniss has stoked a rebellion she fears she cannot put an end to. She is even more terrified since she is not sure she should give it a shot. The stakes are higher than ever as Katniss and Peeta prepare to travel to the districts on the Capitol’s brutal Victory Tour. There will be terrible repercussions if they are unable to demonstrate beyond a reasonable doubt that they are enamored with one another.
Suzanne Collins continues the story of Katniss Everdeen in the second book of the Hunger Games trilogy, Catching Fire, which puts her to the ultimate test… and surprises readers at every turn.
I have to say this book is much more than a step up from the first book. I thought the first book was ok at best, but this book it better on an epic scale. If you are reading this, I am assuming you have read the first book.
Katniss & Peeta Controversially win the 74th Hunger games. Controversially, because there is only supposed to be one winner of the games, these two choose to kill themselves rather than kill each other. This act of defiance is the spark for a revolution. The evil President Snow (Leader of the Capital) tells Katness to either smother out this spark before it ignites, or people close to her will be killed.
The revolution starts small and cases small disruptions in the capital and ends up with the “Peacekeepers” (Capital police force), becoming more brutal in all districts (including District 12). This time, the Hunger Games is the Quarter Quell (celebrating 25 years of the game), which allows special stipulations in the games. Can Katness defy the capital again?
This book is less action packed then the first but a lot more emotional. Katniss is more herself in this book rather surly, badly tempered, and emotional. Peeta is her polar opposite likable by everyone, managing to rally everyone with his words; I think Katniss even admits he would be a better revolution leader then she ever wood so she is determined to martyr herself so he can live.