Catching Fire

I read the book Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins, the second book in her Hunger Game trilogy. Catching Fire is about Katniss who is experiencing life as a victor because she won the Hunger Games in the first book. The second book explores the idea of an uprising by the districts to overthrow the capitol based on the horrible way the capitol treats the people living in the districts. Katniss finds herself as a symbol for the uprising because of the way she won the Hunger Games in the first book. The capitol recognizes Katniss as a symbol and tries to get rid of her by having a “special” Hunger Games known as the Quarter Quell. Katniss soon finds herself fighting for her life again on a day to day basis. In the end of the book Katniss is rescued from the arena hosting the Hunger Games, and finds herself in an even bigger mess that the third book in the trilogy will hopefully conclude.

My review on Catching Fire is that I thought it was a very well written book that kept me nervous and kept me guessing. I like the way Suzanne Collins throws in sudden twists because it keeps me on the edge of my seat, and is impossible to guess. I think the best books are the ones where you do not know what will come next and everything is a surprise. The book does a great job painting pictures in my head, so it is almost like watching a movie. It was enjoyable to read.

I would recommend reading this book if you are in for a good thriller. It keeps you guessing and keeps you entertained as well as interested. You will never get bored while reading Catching Fire. 

Book Review by Nick B.