The Book “Catching Fire” written by Suzanne Collins was very thrilling. This book is in the sci-fi and young adult genre. The main themes represented throughout this book are the power of hope and the cost of rebellion. This is the second book in the series starting from where “The Hunger Games” ended. The main conflict throughout this novel is Katniss and Peeta’s hope to survive after their rebellion against the capitol. After Katniss and Peeta have won the Hunger Games, they expect they will never have to return to the arena, however, in honor of the 75th Hunger Games anniversary, all of the past Victors are called back to the arena, only leaving six out of the twenty-four left standing. I rated this book a five because it was very exciting and kept me on my toes. It contained many plot twists and incidents I would not have seen coming, keeping me hooked in. I enjoy how well-written the book is and easy to follow and picture in your head what is happening. The book leads into complex issues such as government control and social justice. Suzanne Collins uses a dystopian setting to portray the way the government has treated different societies of lower and higher social classes. In this book, the image of the use of power to manipulate people for entertainment was portrayed well, although, one thing I did not enjoy is it is a very graphic book, especially for younger readers. The capitol is seen placing Victors back into the arena only for their satisfaction. They do not care for the Victor's well-being and make the arena even more difficult than the one before, including force fields and no water. The control shown by the capitol shows the modern societal issues that come up every day, encouraging readers to take action and learn further about these issues. “Catching Fire” provokes standing up for yourself and the importance of community and family. In summary, “Catching Fire” is a powerful and informative story that raises awareness of problems in the real world through a dystopian point of view. Collins has encouraged readers to consider the power of resilience in the face of oppression.
Comments