CATCHING FIRE BY SUZANNE COLLINS
THE HUNGER GAMES
VOL 2
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Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the
subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.
VOL 2
Back Cover.
Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the
Summary:
Katniss has won the hunger game with Peeta and has regained her daily routine inside the District 12. But her new status has changed the rules, the look of the town's people and cost her her freedom.
Departing for the victory tour in the other districts, Katniss discovered the reality dissimilated by the Capitol and the possible impacts of her act of rebellion on the population.
To contain the growing unrest and to punish the girl on fire, the Capitol organize a new and deadly game that Peeta and Katniss will have no choice but to participate and find new strategies to survive.
Reactions:
After devouring "The Hunger Game" in one day, I threw myself on "Catching Fire" to continue to follow the adventures of Katniss and Peeta. I was again pleasantly surprised. Suzanne Collins has managed to renew herself while maintaining a degree of suspense and intensity in her plot.
If in the first, it was more a critique of the TV reality, in this book, the author focuses on the political aspect. We see the excesses of power, the manipulation of the leaders and the repression of tough crowds. It reminded me of the riots and the crisis of recent years. The picture is painted with many black and gray shades, but Suzanne Collins also manages to offset the heavy atmosphere of "Germinal" by Zola with touches of humor and emotions. I've continued to be touched by Peeta who shows dedication and that puts Katniss interests before his own.
The relationship between the two winners moving towards stronger feelings which the young woman is still struggling to decode.
The reader also meets new characters including Finnick, which made me think of the "Man from Atlantis". But mostly the author explores betrayal, lies, courage and strength of convictions in "Catching Fire". A serie brilliantly mixing political conspiracy, romance, and a critic of our society. A beautiful read! I intend to devour the last book as soon as possible. I recommend this amazing trilogy with wonderful cliffhanger ending in « Catching Fire » who let you want a lot more...
Katniss has won the hunger game with Peeta and has regained her daily routine inside the District 12. But her new status has changed the rules, the look of the town's people and cost her her freedom.
Departing for the victory tour in the other districts, Katniss discovered the reality dissimilated by the Capitol and the possible impacts of her act of rebellion on the population.
To contain the growing unrest and to punish the girl on fire, the Capitol organize a new and deadly game that Peeta and Katniss will have no choice but to participate and find new strategies to survive.
Reactions:
After devouring "The Hunger Game" in one day, I threw myself on "Catching Fire" to continue to follow the adventures of Katniss and Peeta. I was again pleasantly surprised. Suzanne Collins has managed to renew herself while maintaining a degree of suspense and intensity in her plot.
If in the first, it was more a critique of the TV reality, in this book, the author focuses on the political aspect. We see the excesses of power, the manipulation of the leaders and the repression of tough crowds. It reminded me of the riots and the crisis of recent years. The picture is painted with many black and gray shades, but Suzanne Collins also manages to offset the heavy atmosphere of "Germinal" by Zola with touches of humor and emotions. I've continued to be touched by Peeta who shows dedication and that puts Katniss interests before his own.
The relationship between the two winners moving towards stronger feelings which the young woman is still struggling to decode.
The reader also meets new characters including Finnick, which made me think of the "Man from Atlantis". But mostly the author explores betrayal, lies, courage and strength of convictions in "Catching Fire". A serie brilliantly mixing political conspiracy, romance, and a critic of our society. A beautiful read! I intend to devour the last book as soon as possible. I recommend this amazing trilogy with wonderful cliffhanger ending in « Catching Fire » who let you want a lot more...
CATCHING FIRE BY SUZANNE COLLINS
THE HUNGER GAMES
VOL 2
Suite du best-seller "The Hunger Games", "Catching Fire" est à la hauteur de nos attentes, si ce n'est plus. Le récit reprend là où s'était arrêté le précédent et le rythme de la narration y est soutenu, impossible donc de "s'ennuyer"! Le lecteur découvre, tout comme Katniss, l'immense effet provoqué par ses actions de défiance envers le capitole, soit l'organisation d'une rébellion. Bref, on attends avec impatience le troisième volume!
Résumé:
Katniss, victorieuse du Jeu de la faim avec Peeta, a retrouvé son quotidien au district 12. Mais son nouveau statut a changé les règles, le regard de ses proches et lui a couter sa liberté. En partance pour le tour d'honneur dans les autres districts, Katniss découvre la réalité dissimilée par le Capitole et l'impact qu'a pu avoir son acte de rébellion sur la population. Pour contenir l'agitation grandissante et pour punir la fille en feu, le Capitole organise un nouveau jeu mortel auquel Peeta et Katniss n'auront d'autre choix que de participer et de trouver de nouvelles stratégies pour survivre.
Impressions:
Après avoir dévoré « The Hunger Game » en une journée, je me suis jetée sur « Catching Fire » pour continuer la suite des aventures de Katniss et Peeta. J'ai été agréablement surprise une nouvelle fois. Suzanne Collins est parvenue à se renouveler tout en maintenant un degré de suspense et d'intensité dans son intrigue.
Le tableau est dépeint avec beaucoup de noir et de gris mais Suzanne Collins parvient aussi à contrebalancer l'ambiance pesante de « Germinal » de Zola avec des touches d'humours et d'émotions. On est toujours aussi toucher par Peeta qui fait preuve d'abnégation et qui fait passer Katniss avant ses propres intérêts. La relation entre les deux vainqueurs évolue vers des sentiments plus solides dont la jeune femme a encore du mal à décoder les signes.
On fait également la connaissance de nouveaux personnages dont Finnick, qui m'a fait pensé à « l'Homme de l'Atlantide ». Mais on explore surtout la trahison, le mensonge, le courage et la force des convictions dans « Catching Fire ». Une série brillante mélangeant complot politique, romance, et critique de notre société. Une très belle lecture dont je compte bien dévorer le dernier tome dès que possible. A lire!
Awesome! This is my next one in the series to read!
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