The teenage love triangle is interesting as well. Both Peeta and Gale are likeable characters but for very different reasons, so you can understand why Katniss finds it confusing.
It almost reminded me of the love triangle in the Twlight books, where Bella is torn between Edward and Jacob. But I found Peeta and Gale better male characters, with better reasons for choosing each one. There are plenty of other interesting characters in the books as well.
But that just made him more interesting. The fashion designers from the Capitol are also good. I loved the descriptions in the book of the elaborate costumes they produced. The whole idea behind the country of Panem was also good.
It made me think about whether it was a commentary on our world now, with so many conflicts and so much destruction of the world. I think the main thing was that I sometimes found Katniss a bit unlikeable. At times, she seemed strong and powerful. But maybe there were just a few too many imperfections. I think just a few more things to like about Katniss would have made this book even better. The story is equally rich in provocative political and social commentary, and exploring epic themes of morality, obedience, oppression, rebellion, redemption, sacrifice, and, of course, survival.
Katniss, a winner of the Hunger Games and now looked upon as the leader of this uprising, is a strong character whose character is much more developed in this sequel. Through her journey, readers can explore many big ideas. Violence is plentiful, but not gory or graphic in detail. Cinna, an important secondary character, is beaten and tortured as a suspected rebel. The last third of the novel depicts vivid fight-to-the-death horrors in a truncated Hunger Games re-enactment, including brutal hand-to-hand combat, poisoning, spearing and stabbing.
An adult is a described as "drunk as a skunk" in one scene and a teen takes a few gulps from his bottle. A minor character is described as intoxicated. Parents need to know that this follow-up to The Hunger Games concerns a TV tournament in which 20 teens fight a gruesome battle to the death. The violence, while not gory or graphic in detail, is plentiful. Fighting involves primitive weaponry, hand-to-hand combat, poisoning, and spearings and stabbings.
The futuristic government that sponsors the event terrorizes and tortures citizens that revolt. Add your rating See all 42 parent reviews. Add your rating See all kid reviews. Katniss and Peeta, rich and famous from having won the annual Hunger Games, are reluctanly embarking on a Capitol-sponsored victory tour through the 12 districts of the dystopian world Panem.
They are now seen as a threat to oppressive Capitol, having defied the Gamemakers with their subversive victory. This act of rebellion has ignited growing unrest within the districts. To her dismay, Katniss is looked upon as the leader of this uprising. Katniss briefly considers escaping with her family and friends before reluctantly assuming her role as rebel leader. The insidious President Snow is prepared to do whatever is necessary to quash this budding uprising. Collins does not disappoint in this enthralling, entirely satisfying sequel.
More of the story takes place outside the arena than within, but there is plenty of action-packed combat. Collins offers readers intriguing insights into the nation of Panem: its power structure, rumors of a secret district, and the spreading rebellion. The story is equally rich in provocative political and social commentary, and exploring epic themes of morality, obedience, oppression, rebellion, redemption, sacrifice and, of course, survival. The author also creates a tantalizing and unresolved love triangle between Katniss, Peeta, and Gale that will leave questioning readers desperate for the next installment.
This novel can stand alone but readers will have a much a richer experience if they begin with The Hunger Games. Families can talk about all the rich themes in this book. Considering current reality TV offerings and America's cultural obsession with violence, how hard is it to imagine people killing one another as entertainment?
What are some examples from the past in which such "entertainment" did exist? Are there any TV programs or video games that remind remind you of the Hunger Games tournament? How are they similar? What does the Capitol do to people in the distrcits that can be called oppressive? Are there governments in the world today that could be considered as oppressive?
Why is Katniss the best person to be the symbolic leader of the uprising? What are Katniss' true feelings towards Gale and Peeta? Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. See how we rate. Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization, earns a small affiliate fee from Amazon or iTunes when you use our links to make a purchase. Thank you for your support.
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