tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594502524570705142.post9065876544598540429..comments2023-10-21T06:32:59.556-05:00Comments on Imagination in Focus: the MOCKINGJAY postAmeliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767350676055319412noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594502524570705142.post-65116617229948362512010-09-10T17:03:28.971-05:002010-09-10T17:03:28.971-05:00Great review...it took me a few days after reading...Great review...it took me a few days after reading it to gather myself enough to objectively think about it (or at least try).<br /><br />I definitely agree with your comment about this being emotionally draining. The other two pulled at my emotions, but I found that this one threw them in the blender and let them puree. I didn't have time to read it all in one (or even two) sittings, but I noticed that after a reading session, I came away feeling "dark" and "heavy" emotionally.<br /><br />As for a climax/conclusion to the book, I think it did a great job. The world that was created was in shambles and the way the series ended, I think fit with the reality of that world.<br /><br />Still, in terms of the arc of the story and relation to previous books, I also agree that <i>Mockingjay</i> didn't grip me as strongly as the previous two (which seems like a paradox since it was more emotionally stirring...I think it was more of an "intensity" factor than a "quality" factor).<br /><br />I still whole-heartedly recommend the series...but with reservations for those who are emotionally sensitive. :)Okiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393689307300304035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594502524570705142.post-61842591420605747312010-09-08T10:00:26.593-05:002010-09-08T10:00:26.593-05:00Finished reading it a while ago, and still trying ...Finished reading it a while ago, and still trying to find my bearings in this, but I totally agree with your review.Dazzling Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995885360211848837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594502524570705142.post-15793627808057713982010-09-06T21:56:20.357-05:002010-09-06T21:56:20.357-05:00I agree that Katniss seems so....unattached to eve...I agree that Katniss seems so....unattached to everything. But I put it in perspective so I could understand why Collins did it. I mean, Katniss experienced things at a young age that many never would. She was shoved into an arena and killed a few kids her own age (and I mean KIDS, CHILDREN!). Then she is adored and revered for those acts of violence by some, and hated for it by others. To make matters worse, she is shoved back in to do it all over again. She is left in the dark about a plot to save her and Peeta, then is forced to portray an image that she doesn't necessarily believe in. She is then shipped off to war zones to act her role, and sees more things that I could never dream of. <br /><br />I think, for it being a book and for being realistic, the way Katniss acts is real. She is suffering from the things she has seen and felt. Any soldier who comes home from battle struggles with what they have seen and done-Katniss is no different. So when she goes all nutso at the end, it made sense to me.<br /><br />Granted, it took me awhile to come to all of this, but now, with a few weeks perspective, I get it. I know why Collins ended it the way she did. There could be no real happy ending with what happened.Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18420476898132383974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594502524570705142.post-18988814292384566752010-09-06T17:31:56.149-05:002010-09-06T17:31:56.149-05:00Haha I was definitely surprised about how Katniss&...Haha I was definitely surprised about how Katniss' thoughts suddenly changed from Catching Fire to this.. I get she's a rebel, but it just didn't seem Katniss-like. I gave it 3 stars, so the same as a B I guess. I thought it was a great conclusion, but something was missing. Great review as always.Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07629286727932554109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594502524570705142.post-82805900291068356562010-09-06T15:35:00.596-05:002010-09-06T15:35:00.596-05:00I think a lot of the reason why I was so surprised...I think a lot of the reason why I was so surprised and unsure of what I thought of this book when I finished was because it was so different from what I expected. I didn't like that much of the story is told while Katniss is in a stupor or having serious PTSD issues. It made the story really disjointed.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14176612881975170987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594502524570705142.post-71483804749357913452010-09-06T15:01:52.984-05:002010-09-06T15:01:52.984-05:00Just finished this one last night, Amelia, and I h...Just finished this one last night, Amelia, and I have to say that I COMPLETELY agree with you. While I adore Suzanne Collins, and I'll still be buying virtually every piece of writing she puts out, this one didn't deliver like I wanted it too. The ending is what bothered me the most. I didn't really care who Katniss ended up with, or even if she ended up alone, but I wanted HER to make the decision, because I thought it would do a lot for her character-wise. But, like you said, she didn't really have to decide. It was made for her, which really, really bugged me. <br /><br />I didn't dislike this book, but I <i><b>was</b></i> expecting a lot more.Natalie https://www.blogger.com/profile/15879112865868418812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594502524570705142.post-25622721975235152292010-09-06T11:15:02.277-05:002010-09-06T11:15:02.277-05:00I'll admit that I loved this book, but I have ...I'll admit that I loved this book, but I have to agree with your points about Katniss's attitude. I always enjoyed her rebellion and her refusal to settle for one specific thing. I found her sudden anger at Peeta not calling her beautiful quite out of character, and she pissed me off a lot haha...great thoughts, Amelia. :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594502524570705142.post-57969679185529483932010-09-06T10:38:15.200-05:002010-09-06T10:38:15.200-05:00Have you read Collins 'Gregor the Overlander&#...Have you read Collins 'Gregor the Overlander' series? It is middle grade, I think. Really fun series-- lots of action but characters to care about too-- at least to me. All books in the series are out so you may want to have a peek.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102907186589066829noreply@blogger.com