Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins

leebase · 08-16-2010, 12:26 PM

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins is the second book in the Hunger Games trilogy. Although this is a young adult series, there is nothing keeping it from being enjoyed by adults. This is another page turner, can't-put-it-down book. It ends on a cliff hanger (but not in a bad way) -- so I'm thrilled that the third book is coming out on the 24th of this month (I've already pre-ordered the kindle edition, only $8.45).

The action of the books revolve around a contest called the hunger games. It's a future society, kind post apocalyptic America called Panem that has a capital city surrounded by 13 districts, one of which was destroyed in an uprising of the districts against the capital. The contest is a fight to the death among children chosen by lot, a boy and a girl, from each district.

I don't want to speak more on the plotting as it would spoil some important elements for those who haven't read the first book. But I can say it's a book filled with interesting characters, great drama and wonderful plot twists.

Kind of take mad max, combine it with George Orwell's 1984, recast it as a kids book with the main characters being kids....through in a good dash of hollywood pagentry, and you have a good idea of the book. It's not particularly original, though it's certainly not tired and overdone. It's not particularly hard to guess where the plot will go. But it is wonderfully executed. You will care about the characters. You will feel heart ache and hope. And, for the youngsters, they will be given something to think about the nature of power and authority and the role of rebellion.

Highly recommended,

Lee

AnemicOak · 08-16-2010, 12:30 PM

I just finished reading The Hunger Games and Catching Fire last week on the recommendation of a friend. Enjoyed them a lot and can't wait for the final book to become available next Tuesday.

MelC · 08-16-2010, 12:51 PM

Have been waiting for a while for these to come out on epub. I see they are now available at kobo so will be off to use my $1 off coupon tonight.

foreverjuly · 08-16-2010, 04:59 PM

Just over a week left. There's going to be such a frenzy! Glad you had fun with book 2, leebase.

AnemicOak · 08-16-2010, 10:19 PM

Anyone read her Gregor series? Thoughts?

emonti8384 · 08-19-2010, 02:36 PM

Nope, no Gregor series. I am sooooo happy Sony finally got her books at their store! I can't wait for Mockingjay to come out on Tuesday.

namebrandon · 08-24-2010, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emonti8384

Nope, no Gregor series. I am sooooo happy Sony finally got her books at their store! I can't wait for Mockingjay to come out on Tuesday.

It's out! I got emails from AMZ & BN already this morning. At least ebooks don't sell out!

MelC · 08-24-2010, 04:52 PM

Anyone found Mockingjay in epub other than Sony? Kobo who I have been using since Fictionwise circled the drain only has it for mobile and web not epub download!!

Mel

superstitious · 08-24-2010, 05:23 PM

I have the first two in pbooks. I wonder if any stores are doing the discount for them to get you to buy the 3rd one full price. I'm a fan and would like the whole collection in ebooks. Any idea?

leebase · 08-24-2010, 09:00 PM

I didn't get it in pub, I ordered the kindle version,

Lee

dmacmart · 08-25-2010, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MelC

Anyone found Mockingjay in epub other than Sony? Kobo who I have been using since Fictionwise circled the drain only has it for mobile and web not epub download!!

Mel

My Canadian Kobo site indicates it is available in ePub. Maybe check again?

AnemicOak · 08-25-2010, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MelC

Anyone found Mockingjay in epub other than Sony? Kobo who I have been using since Fictionwise circled the drain only has it for mobile and web not epub download!!

Maybe they were just slow putting it up, Kobo shows ePub now at least for me...
http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Mocki...HLg/page1.html

MelC · 08-25-2010, 11:20 AM

Thanks for your replies everyone. Kobo emailed me while I was sleeping to confirm that the epub was now available. Happy morning surprise which is now locked and loaded on my Sony while I try to resist reading it instead of working...

Mel

superstitious · 08-26-2010, 12:24 AM

Don't know if all of you get it yet but Kobo is doing a one dollar off deal. See thread for detail.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95972

Happy reading!

08-16-2010, 12:26 PM	#1
leebase Karma Kameleon Posts: 2,934 Karma: 26616647 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: iPad Mini, iPhone X, Kindle Fire Tab HD 8, Walmart Onn	Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins is the second book in the Hunger Games trilogy. Although this is a young adult series, there is nothing keeping it from being enjoyed by adults. This is another page turner, can't-put-it-down book. It ends on a cliff hanger (but not in a bad way) -- so I'm thrilled that the third book is coming out on the 24th of this month (I've already pre-ordered the kindle edition, only $8.45). The action of the books revolve around a contest called the hunger games. It's a future society, kind post apocalyptic America called Panem that has a capital city surrounded by 13 districts, one of which was destroyed in an uprising of the districts against the capital. The contest is a fight to the death among children chosen by lot, a boy and a girl, from each district. I don't want to speak more on the plotting as it would spoil some important elements for those who haven't read the first book. But I can say it's a book filled with interesting characters, great drama and wonderful plot twists. Kind of take mad max, combine it with George Orwell's 1984, recast it as a kids book with the main characters being kids....through in a good dash of hollywood pagentry, and you have a good idea of the book. It's not particularly original, though it's certainly not tired and overdone. It's not particularly hard to guess where the plot will go. But it is wonderfully executed. You will care about the characters. You will feel heart ache and hope. And, for the youngsters, they will be given something to think about the nature of power and authority and the role of rebellion. Highly recommended, Lee

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AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	I just finished reading The Hunger Games and Catching Fire last week on the recommendation of a friend. Enjoyed them a lot and can't wait for the final book to become available next Tuesday.

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MelC Evangelist Posts: 410 Karma: 2081 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: Cybook Gen3, PRS600	Have been waiting for a while for these to come out on epub. I see they are now available at kobo so will be off to use my $1 off coupon tonight.

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foreverjuly Crank Up The Awesome! Posts: 315 Karma: 708054 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Japan Device: Kindle, Nook, iPhone	Just over a week left. There's going to be such a frenzy! Glad you had fun with book 2, leebase.

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AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Anyone read her Gregor series? Thoughts?

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emonti8384 browneyedgurl Posts: 523 Karma: 356470 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Warren, OH Device: PRS-505/950x2, PRS-600 silver, Galaxy III purple, T2 black	Nope, no Gregor series. I am sooooo happy Sony finally got her books at their store! I can't wait for Mockingjay to come out on Tuesday.

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MelC Evangelist Posts: 410 Karma: 2081 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: Cybook Gen3, PRS600	Anyone found Mockingjay in epub other than Sony? Kobo who I have been using since Fictionwise circled the drain only has it for mobile and web not epub download!! Mel

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superstitious Addict Posts: 206 Karma: 7270 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: K3 wifi	I have the first two in pbooks. I wonder if any stores are doing the discount for them to get you to buy the 3rd one full price. I'm a fan and would like the whole collection in ebooks. Any idea?

08-24-2010, 09:00 PM	#10
leebase Karma Kameleon Posts: 2,934 Karma: 26616647 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: iPad Mini, iPhone X, Kindle Fire Tab HD 8, Walmart Onn	I didn't get it in pub, I ordered the kindle version, Lee

08-25-2010, 11:20 AM	#13
MelC Evangelist Posts: 410 Karma: 2081 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: Cybook Gen3, PRS600	Thanks for your replies everyone. Kobo emailed me while I was sleeping to confirm that the epub was now available. Happy morning surprise which is now locked and loaded on my Sony while I try to resist reading it instead of working... Mel

08-26-2010, 12:24 AM	#14
superstitious Addict Posts: 206 Karma: 7270 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: K3 wifi	Don't know if all of you get it yet but Kobo is doing a one dollar off deal. See thread for detail. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95972 Happy reading!