Catching Fire

Coming home to District 12, it is a whole new place for Katniss in Catching Fire the sequel to the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Katniss is the winner of the hunger games and she lives in a new house in the victor’s village. However, being a winner might mean plenty of food, but it does not mean safety. Under pressure from president Snow, to calm any of the rebellion thoughts, Katniss has to go on the victory tour and convince everyone that she is in love with the other victor, Peeta. They are trying as hard as they can to put out any sparks of rebellion but right as they are leaving District Eight, an uprising starts. When they are heading into the justice building to get away from the rebellion, Katniss sees, “A pair of peacekeepers dragging the old man who whistled to the top of the steps. Forcing him to his knees before the crowd. And putting a bullet through his head” (62). They are taken away so they do not know anything and they are brought home. This year’s hunger games is just about here when president Snow announces the twist because it is the quarter quell and they do something interesting every twenty-five years. This is the Third quarter quell and the most intriguing so far. This book is extremely exciting and you always want to know what is coming next. There are many twists in the story, which makes for a thrilling read. This book is a dystopian novel and has a lot of action. It is a page turner and if you love action, Catching Fire is the book for you.