Catching Fire: An Adrenalin Rush and Alliance Rollercoaster Ride

 

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Catching Fire written by Suzanne Collins is an absolute adrenalin rush. It is fast paced than the first book The Hunger Games. It has enough tension to keep you on your toes. It leaves you holding on to your breath as the story unfolds. It kept me wanting to know what happens next. Catching Fire has an air of dark mystery and ominous tone. There was an impending dark cloud that is waiting to unravel. I feel my curiosity rising as to how the main character and supporting characters would handle their circumstances. I enjoyed the spectacular imagery of the clothes, distinct features, survival skills and remarkable personality of the characters. . The visuals of the arena is outstanding and the fight scenes were action packed. Catching Fire has a survival of the fittest ring to it but surprisingly, I am fascinated that some of the characters become allies towards protecting one of them. It made fighting and death worth it to have a chance to break the injustice. It is endearing how keeping the promise to stay alive sparked courage among the people to take action and fight back. The symbolism is impeccably a delight how it was subtly omnipresent and sprang back at me at a perfect time in the plot. It was strategically well played.  

    I was shocked on one frightening turn of events so much that I would respond similarly with the main character. I continued to read on hoping to find the part where the odds turn in their favor. I am amazed that although Catching Fire has a heavy tone on it, there was a little unexpected part for a bit of humor. It gave me rest from the emotional rollercoaster that I got myself into. I did not see the hint of romance coming with all the turmoil. I found it quite awkwardly misplaced in the plot. Although I can understand the slightest tendency to respond by developing romantic feelings toward someone. It could be one of those finding love in unexpected ways kind of idea. It gave me a comforting realization and assurance that there is a glimmer of hope, humor and love despite any situation. If we look harder with a positive perspective. Above all, it seemed love is the greatest and prevailing source of the will for survival.

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The Hunger Games: Dystopian Survival at its Finest

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    The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is incredibly a captivating Fantasy novel for young adults and mature readers. I never thought I would have interest in a story that is quite heavy on the mortality of life. I love the pacing of the story how it sets the circumstance in a Dystopian world. It builds up the atmosphere of tension.  

    It made me curious enough to follow through as the flow of the story unfolds. This gives a vibe of dark fantasy although I am not a fan of such, it was able to pique my interest as to how the injustice could be overcome. It may not be as vivid in imagery but I am amazed that through emotions it showed me how life is like in their world – The Seam. The challenge of surviving everyday hunting and selling for food. 

    The sense of oppression how only the people in power have financial access to sustenance. It broke my heart and angered me to feel the suffering. Nonetheless, I see how brave, strong and determined the people in The Seam continued to keep surviving within the laws of their world. I love the irony of the main character’s abrasive and tough personality at the same time the depth of how she cared. She goes to the extent that she would go through risks and sacrifices for those she cared about. 

    The Hunger Games gave me a glimpse of surviving and impeccable resilience. I felt the adrenalin rush as she fought her will to survive and keep her promise. I did not see it coming how the unnecessary death left me in tears over someone deserving to live. I feel like the Hunger Games is more like action, suspense, a bit of love story and survival all rolled into one. After all the wild ride of emotions and thoughts, I only wished there was a closure to justify the story’s predicament. 

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