Reviews
Praise for The Hunger Games"A violent, jarring, speed-rap of a novel that generates nearly constant suspense. . . . I couldn't stop reading." --Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly"I was so obsessed with this book. . . . The Hunger Games is amazing."--Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight saga"Brilliantly plotted and perfectly paced."--John Green, The New York Times Book ReviewPraise for Mockingjay*"The highly anticipated conclusion to the Hunger Games trilogy does not disappoint." - BOOKLIST"The most compelling science-fiction saga of the past several years." - HORN BOOK"The trilogy balances seriousness with special effects, a fundamental furious darkness with fast-paced storytelling, so that the books manage to be simultaneously disturbing and fun." NYT BOOK REVIEW"Mockingjay is a fitting end to the series . . . and will have the same lasting resonance as William Golding's Lord of the Flies and Stephen King's The Stand." - SLJ, Praise for Mockingjay: #1 New York Times Bestseller #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller A New York Times Notable Children's Book of 2010 A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice A 2010 Booklist Editors' Choice A 2010 Kirkus Best Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2010 #1 USA Today Bestseller #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller "Fans will be happy to hear that Mockingjay is every bit as complex and imaginative as Hunger Games and Catching Fire ." - Entertainment Weekly "Suspenseful... Collins' fans, grown-ups included, will race to the end." - USA Today "At its best the trilogy channels the political passion of 1984, the memorable violence of A Clockwork Orange , the imaginative ambience of The Chronicles of Narnia and the detailed inventiveness of Harry Potter ." - New York Times Book Review "Unfolding in Collins' engaging, intelligent prose and assembled into chapters that end with didn't-see-that-coming cliffhangers, this finale is every bit the pressure cooker of its forebears. [ Mockingjay ] is nearly as shocking, and certainly every bit as original and thought provoking, as The Hunger Games . Wow." - Los Angeles Times "This concluding volume in Collins's Hunger Games trilogy accomplishes a rare feat, the last installment being the best yet, a beautifully orchestrated and intelligent novel that succeeds on every level." - Publishers Weekly , starred review, Praise for the Hunger Games series:"Whereas Katniss kills with finesse, Collins writes with raw power."-Time Magazine"Collins has joined J.K. Rowling and Stephanie Meyer as a writer of children's books that adults are eager to read."-Bloomberg.com"Perfect pacing and electrifying world building."-Booklist, starred review"A humdinger of a cliffhanger will leave readers clamoring for volume three."-Kirkus reviews, starred review"Forget Edward or Jacob... readers will be picking sides- Peeta or Gale?"-Publishers Weekly, starred review"Leaves enough questions tantalizingly unanswered for readers to be desperate for the next installment."-School Library Journal, starred review, Praise for The Hunger Games "A violent, jarring, speed-rap of a novel that generates nearly constant suspense. . . . I couldn't stop reading." --Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly "I was so obsessed with this book. . . . The Hunger Games is amazing." --Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight saga "Brilliantly plotted and perfectly paced." --John Green, The New York Times Book Review Praise for Mockingjay *"The highly anticipated conclusion to the Hunger Games trilogy does not disappoint." - BOOKLIST "The most compelling science-fiction saga of the past several years." - HORN BOOK "The trilogy balances seriousness with special effects, a fundamental furious darkness with fast-paced storytelling, so that the books manage to be simultaneously disturbing and fun." NYT BOOK REVIEW "Mockingjay is a fitting end to the series . . . and will have the same lasting resonance as William Golding's Lord of the Flies and Stephen King's The Stand." - SLJ, Praise for Mockingjay: #1 New York Times Bestseller #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller A New York Times Notable Children's Book of 2010 A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice A 2010 Booklist Editors' Choice A 2010 Kirkus Best Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2010 #1 USA Today Bestseller #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller "Fans will be happy to hear that Mockingjay is every bit as complex and imaginative as Hunger Games and Catching Fire ." -- Entertainment Weekly "Suspenseful... Collins' fans, grown-ups included, will race to the end." -- USA Today "At its best the trilogy channels the political passion of 1984, the memorable violence of A Clockwork Orange , the imaginative ambience of The Chronicles of Narnia and the detailed inventiveness of Harry Potter ." -- New York Times Book Review "Unfolding in Collins' engaging, intelligent prose and assembled into chapters that end with didn't-see-that-coming cliffhangers, this finale is every bit the pressure cooker of its forebears. [ Mockingjay ] is nearly as shocking, and certainly every bit as original and thought provoking, as The Hunger Games . Wow." -- Los Angeles Times "This concluding volume in Collins's Hunger Games trilogy accomplishes a rare feat, the last installment being the best yet, a beautifully orchestrated and intelligent novel that succeeds on every level." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review
Synopsis
The greatly anticipated final book in the New York Times bestselling Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for the unrest? Katniss Everdeen. The final book in The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins will have hearts racing, pages turning, and everyone talking about one of the biggest and most talked-about books and authors in recent publishing history, Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But now that she"s made it out of the bloody arena alive, she"s still not safe. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for the unrest? Katniss. And what"s worse, President Snow has made it clear that no one else is safe either. Not Katniss"s family, not her friends, not the people of District 12. Powerful and haunting, this thrilling final installment of Suzanne Collins"s groundbreaking The Hunger Games trilogy promises to be one of the most talked about books of the year., The greatly anticipated final book in the New York Times bestselling Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for the unrest?Katniss Everdeen.The final book in The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins will have hearts racing, pages turning, and everyone talking about one of the biggest and most talked-about books and authors in recent publishing history, The greatly anticipated final book in the New York Times bestselling Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins.The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for the unrest?Katniss Everdeen.The final book in The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins will have hearts racing, pages turning, and everyone talking about one of the biggest and most talked-about books and authors in recent publishing history!!!!
