Mockingjay, the final book in the groundbreaking New York Times bestselling Hunger Games series, is now available with brand-new cover art from the fourth film! Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire, has survived. But her home has been destroyed. There are rebels. There are new leaders. A revolution is unfolding. . . . Can Katniss become the rebels’ Mockingjay–no matter what the personal cost?This is … cost?This is the original and unforgettable Mockingjay novel with spectacular new movie artwork from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 on the cover. Plus, additional bonus content! The book includes the official trailers of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 and Part 2!
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I have read this series four times, so far. These books always leave me wanting to start the next chapter. When I’m not reading, I’m looking forward to getting back to them. So much better than the movies.
This is such a good book whether you’re a romantic, or an action man.
This is a book, or rather, a trilogy, that leaves an impression and is thought-provoking. The world of Panem, the 13 districts and the Capitol, will not be a place that I will soon forget. However, I’m not sure it’s a place I would want to visit, as I usually love worlds that feel realistic like this.
The symbolism was excellent! I’m not sure how much I agree with, but it was masterfully done. I especially loved how Buttercup, a former enemy, becomes Katniss’s healing. (p. 386-387)
As the conclusion to the Hunger Games Trilogy, I thought the plot was gripping, definitely not something I could pause, even through the parts I didn’t like, because I had to find out how it ended. I kept expecting one of the three main characters to die. I’m glad that the POV character didn’t die as in the Divergent series, but the ending still wasn’t as satisfying as I had hoped. I guess it was technically a “happy ending,” but it didn’t feel happy to me.
As far as characters go, Katniss had changed so much that I almost didn’t know her anymore. And there were so many twists that I was never completely sure what was real or perceived. For me, there was too much psychological dysfunction in several characters. I love first-person POV and getting into the thoughts and motivations of the character, but this was too much like a psychological thriller, and I don’t like feeling like I’m in the middle of a mental collapse. And I really didn’t understand the villain, President Snow.
All in all, I was disappointed in the conclusion of this well-written and absolutely compelling political, romantic, psychological fantasy.
Favorite quotes:
“’Thirteen was used to hardship, whereas in the Capitol, all they’ve known is Panem et Circenses.’ ‘What’s that?’ I recognize Panem, of course, but the rest is nonsense. ‘It’s a saying from thousands of years ago, written in a language called Latin about a place called Rome,’ he explains. ‘Panem et Circenses translates into ‘Bread and Circuses.’ The writer was saying that in return for full bellies and entertainment, his people had given up their political responsibilities and therefore their power’” (p. 223). This places the horrific wars in this trilogy as a possible future of our own world.
“Why can’t I just let him go? Slip him a pill, pull the trigger? Is it because I care too much about Peeta or too much about letting Snow win? Have I turned him into a piece in my private Games? That’s despicable, but I’m not sure it’s beneath me. If it’s true, it would be kindest to kill Peeta here and now. But for better or worse, I am not motivated by kindness” (p. 297).
“’Well, it won’t be an issue much longer. I think it’s unlikely all three of us will be alive at the end of the war. And if we are, I guess it’s Katniss’s problem. Who to choose.’ Gale yawns. ‘We should get some sleep.’ ‘Yeah.’ I hear Peeta’s handcuffs slide down the support as he settles in. ‘I wonder how she’ll make up her mind.’ ‘Oh, that I do know.’ I can just catch Gale’s last words through the layer of fur. ‘Katniss will pick whoever she thinks she can’t survive without’” (p. 329).
One of the most politically motivated and pertinent books of our times! Thank you, Suzanne Collins!
Katniss – a strong young woman determined to stop President Snow at any cost. Get lost in the capital as your favorite characters fight for the right for the odds to be forever in their favor.
Not The Best Of The Three; Definitely Worth A Shot Though.
A realistic conclusion to the Hunger Games trilogy with a surprise twist at the end, but I had hoped for a bit more happiness along the way.
A satisfying ending to an excellent series.
It just takes your heart and rips it into pieces.
Middle book of an excellent dystopian trilogy.
A great book in this series.
amazing
this is the BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ it has it all the romance ,drama ,tears , twists ,entertainment , and tragedy. it is so original i love all the ways suzanne makes you love or hate a certin character.
Kind of a disappointing ending to the trilogy. My daughter and I really enjoyed book one and book two was entertaining, even if it was a straight up repeat of Book one plot-wise, but this finale was uneven and convoluted. Only reason to read it is to see how it all ends.
It’s a great way to wrap up the trilogy. She said “real” =)
This entire series was incredible.
While the premise of this series is disturbing, it is griping from the first page. I read this series with my oldest granddaughter. An amazing read!
Series lost impetus. Just got bored. Didnt finish. First book excellent, 2nd ok but finished.
Great read. better than the movie.
Loved it