I finished reading "Mockingjay" some months ago and I'd like to say a few things about the end of the book. The first thing I want to do is apologize for any misspelling that may occur, but the thing is: I'm still really shaken and kind of depressed about Prim's death. I mean... What? Like...I...This...Ok, I refuse to believe that happened. I'll just pretend she's working as a doctor in a far away District or something. Period u.u Second thing, I literally felt disappointed when Katniss agreed with Coin's idea of putting kids back into the arena. I know she was depressed, angry and disturbed, but if we think of Peeta and Annie, for instance, who disagreed with the idea, we can see it's no different from Katniss' situation (which is why I think Peeta is one of the most beautiful characters I've ever had the pleasure of reading about). From the very beginning of the first book we can't help but loving Katniss as a protagonist when her courage and persistence in fighting for what she loves shape her character even when she's surrounded by confusion and doubts. That's why, even with all her pain, I couldn't avoid thinking: "Is this the same Katniss who was terrified about Gale's coldness a few chapters ago?". Ok, I had to take into account that it was a completely different moment in the story, things had changed drastically and none of the characters were the same anymore, but I was really losing a very very very small piece of my love for Katniss when... I got to the end of the chapter, and saw Katniss again: her bow, one arrow, the right death. There she was again. I had Katniss Everdeen back. The one I've been in the arena with, the one who made me bite my nails, who made me cry, smile and want to practice archery! lol When Coin died, I was glad, glad to have Katniss back. Third thing: "You love me. Real or not real?" I tell him, "Real" *sigh*. Just...perfect. There's no other word to describe this last dialogue. Fourth thing, I wish I could see Gale one last time. Actually, I wish Katniss could see Gale one last time, just to make sure they still shared that beautiful friendship until the end and for the rest of their lives. And finally, I'd comment about the epilogue but I don't really like epilogues. Ok, I pratically hate them because I don't like the idea of skipping years in the characters' lives to a random moment in time that totally breaks the emotion of the actual ending. I mean, I LOVE Peeta and Katniss and their children, but I'd rather imagine everything from that last dialogue to the end of their lives than just read a scene lost in between. Conclusion: I expected a sad ending with people growing apart and dying from the moment a read the synopsis for the first book and I was right. However, that's the reason why I love Suzanne Collins so much: she doesn't write empty stories to alienate, she writes stories with contents to think. Suzanne, I salute you for your awesomeness! The only thing I hate about The Hunger Games Trilogy is that it had to end. What am I supposed to do now? Any books suggestions, guys? xD
About some of your points on the 3rd book, I think the movie is going to address a few of the reads concerns. I really feel strongly that since they are splitting the final book into 2 parts, they will be able to give us a little more content. They are going to stay true to the overall story arc, but fill in some of the gaps the author left out. (and things that fans are dying for) I have a couple books that I will post up this weekend that I am going to be reading. At least something to pass the time till the movie. Not sure I want to re-read Hunger Games for the 5th time, hahah.
lol 5th time? God! xD I'm forcing myself not to re-read it for the first time until like one week before the movie, just to have it fresh in my mind when I watch it. I really really really hope you're right about the gaps being filled by the movies without spoiling what we've read. And what about the splitting? Is it confirmed? PLEASE, say yes, cause I can feel the tears in my eyes already *o*
You should read "Wish You Were Dead" by Todd Strasser. Most suspenseful book I've ever read. also, "Playing With Matches" by Brian Katcher is my 4th favorite book ever. (just behind the 3 Hunger games books). my 5th favorite is "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher. they're all intense novels.
Taking notes... I love suspense and I'm totally going to the bookstore right now to check them out! Thank you very much for the suggestions, much appreciated. Have you already read anything by Bernard Cornwell?
It is not "confirmed" but a few people have hinted at it. But if you think how much $$$ they would make by splitting the final book, I can see the splitting it FOR SURE. Again nothing confirmed, but a REALLY good possibility.