Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (reviewed by R.W.)

Warning: Do NOT read if you have not read The Hunger Games

Catching Fire is an intense science fiction book by Suzanne Collins. If you have read the Hunger Games (the first book in this series), Catching Fire is similar, as it is a narrative about teenagers fighting to help the District in which they live. This story takes place in the nation of Panem. Every 25 years there is a Quarter Quell, which is the same as the Hunger Games, a competition where teenagers fight to their death. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes war and killing. She gives clear evidence and doesn’t skip through major parts. She gives good enough evidence that it paints a clear picture in my mind. I really liked this book; it was so interesting, that I wanted to keep reading it and didn’t want to put it down. You don’t want to put it down because when you get to where the games are about to start the book goes by a lot quicker.
This book is about the 75th Hunger Games, so therefore it is a Quarter Quell. When last year’s games were over, the victors (Katniss and Peeta) went on a victory tour to celebrate their accomplishment. Katniss (one of the main characters) thinks since she and Peeta had won the last games that someone else will have to compete this year. Then, the Capitol changes the rule, and Katniss and Peeta find themselves heading back to the arena.
We meet the old victors when the book talks about them training before the games. Once the games began, alliances were formed and characters had to be really smart to figure out the arena. You will have to read this book to find out what else Gale has to tell Katniss.

Reviewed by R.W.