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Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
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it was amazing
bookshelves: dystopia, young-adult, perfection, adapted

Dystopian Perfection +++

After barely surviving the deadly Hunger games, days in District 12 turn simple and peaceful; the life of a victor carries tranquility, fame and well-being. Yet new difficulties don’t take long to appear; being the new celebrity of Panem brings a lot of attention, and of the most dangerous kind. The challenge in the previous tournament does not go unnoticed, and the beginnings of a rebellion start to arise. Under the ever vigilant eye of the Capitol, not even the victors, the strongest among the strong, can escape its power. Katniss and Peeta will have to try to appease the social unrest, and prove their loyalty to the government; or else their loved ones, their district, and even all of Panem may burn for it.

Can you better perfection? Well, all I can say this was for me one of those few examples that plainly proves that you can. This was absolutely engrossing and unputdownable from start to finish; just as good as the first book, but multiplied by 2x, if not more. I couldn’t care less if it felt a bit like a clone, it was just so damn good! Perfectly paced and action packed. Awesomeness brought to a whole new level. The events in District 12, the tour through Panem, the visit to the Capitol, the arena; everything so equally absorbing and compelling. And so many new lovable and hateful characters added to the mix, yet everyone real, different and unique in their way. Mind blowing character development, considering the staggering amount of characters included in this book. A true work of art, and probably one of the best dystopian fiction I’ve ever read, if not the best period. Highly Recommendable.

Team Johanna & Finnick btw.

*** The movie (2013) is another masterful adaptation; highly enjoyable and rewatch worthy as much as the book. The film again bringing the world and characters alive in the most unforgettable way. Some minor things left out, but nothing too relevant to matter or mention, except maybe a few scenes from the book between Katniss and Peeta which I thought were pretty emotional and meaningful. Lawrence and Hutcherson as wonderful as before, yet also many more remarkable performances by a superb supporting cast; my favorites being Jena Malone and Sam Claflin, as Johanna and Finnick, respectively. Although they were not the only ones that captured my heart. Another incredible almost perfect adaptation which I never get tired of rewatching whenever I happen to catch it on TV. Extremely Recommendable.



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PERSONAL NOTE :
[2009] [391p] [Dystopia] [YA] [Highly Recommendable] [Absolutely NOT a standalone.]
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★★★★★ 1. The Hunger Games [4.5]
★★★★★ 2. Catching Fire
★★★★☆ 3. Mockingjay [3.5]

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Perfección Distópica +++

Después de apenas sobrevivir los mortales Juegos del Hambre, los días en el Distrito 12 se vuelven simples y apacibles; la vida de una vencedora conlleva tranquilidad, fama y bienestar. Pero nuevas dificultades no tardan en aparecer; ser la nueva celebridad de Panem atrae mucha atención, y de la más peligrosa. En desafío del torneo anterior no pasa desapercibido, y los principios de una rebelión empiezan a surgir. Bajo el siempre ojo vigilante del Capitolio, ni siquiera los vencedores, los más fuertes entre los más fuertes, pueden escapar de su poder. Katniss y Peeta deberán tratar de apaciguar la agitación social, y probar su lealtad al gobierno; de no conseguirlo, la vida de sus seres queridos, de su distrito, y tal vez la de todo Panem ardan por ello.

¿Se puedes mejorar la perfección? Bueno, sólo puedo decir que para mí este fue uno de esos pocos ejemplos de que lisa y llanamente prueban que sí, se puede. Esto fue absolutamente atrapante e imposible de dejar de leer de principio a fin; tan bueno como el primer libro, pero multiplicado por dos, sino más. No me puede importar menos si se sintió un poco como un clon, ¡esto fue terriblemente bueno! Perfecto en su ritmo y cargado de acción. Pura genialidad llevado a un nuevo nivel. Los eventos del Distrito 12, el viaje a través de Panem, la visita al Capitolio, la arena; todo igualmente absorvente y cautivador. Y tantos nuevos entrañables y odiosos personajes añadidos al conjunto, pero todos reales, diferentes y únicos a su manera. Inigualable desarrollo de personajes, considerando la desorbitante cantidad de personajes incluidos en este libro. Una verdadera obra de arte, y probablemente una de las mejores ficciones distópicas que alguna vez leí, sino es que la mejor punto. Altamente Recomendable.

Equipo Johanna & Finnick por cierto.

*** La película (2013) es otra magistral adaptación; altamente disfrutable y digna de volverse a ver tanto como el libro. El filme nuevamente trayendo el mundo y los personajes a la vida en la forma más inolvidable. Algunas pequeñas cosas quedaron fuera, pero nada demasiado relevante para importar o mencionar, excepto tal vez algunas escenas del libro entre Katniss y Peeta que creo eran muy emotivas y significativas. Lawrence y Hutcherson tan maravillosos como antes, aunque también otras muy destacables actuaciones por un sobresaliente elenco de apoyo; mis favoritos siendo Jena Malone y Sam Claflin, como Johanna y Finnick, respectivamente. Aunque no fueron los únicos que capturaron mi corazón. Otra increíble casi perfecta adaptación que nunca me canso de ver cuando sea que la llego a encontrar en TV. Extremadamente Recomendable.



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NOTA PERSONAL :
[2009] [391p] [Distopía] [Joven Adulto] [Altamente Recomendable] [Avsolutamente NO un libro solitario.]
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Reading Progress

May 28, 2014 – Started Reading
May 28, 2014 – Shelved
June 12, 2014 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by inciminci (new)

inciminci 🤩 Great review, Fede! I will re-watch soon now that you reminded me!


Rouh || رُوح Team Finnick all the way yes!🌊 Amazing review for the best dystopian😍🌹


Imme [trying to crawl out of hiatus] van Gorp Hahah yes it might have been similair, but hunger games 2 >>>>>> hunger games 1


Federico DN inciminci wrote: "🤩 Great review, Fede! I will re-watch soon now that you reminded me!"

Thank you Inci! Have fun :D


Federico DN Rouh | رُوُح wrote: "Team Finnick all the way yes!🌊 Amazing review for the best dystopian😍🌹"

Absolutely the best <3<3<3


Federico DN Imme wrote: "Hahah yes it might have been similar, but hunger games 2 >>>>>> hunger games 1"

Amazing but true Imme, it was so much more <3


message 7: by Mark (new)

Mark  Porton Another great review Federico - you're ripping through this series!!


Federico DN Mark wrote: "Another great review Federico - you're ripping through this series!!"

Thank you Mark! I ripped through it ages ago, just taking the time now to finally review them before starting the recently released prequel book :D


message 9: by A (new)

A Mac Glad you loved book two as much as book one! I barely remember it, though, so must be time for a reread - great review, Federico!


Federico DN A wrote: "Glad you loved book two as much as book one! I barely remember it, though, so must be time for a reread - great review, Federico!"

Or a re-watch lol. Thank you Mac!


Karen Fantastic review, Federico! 🙂 It's rare that a sequel (book AND movie) even matches the original in quality. I loved this, too.


message 12: by Rachel (new)

Rachel Hanes Another fantastic review, Federico!! I must read these books and watch the movies now. You have me very intrigued! :)


Federico DN Karen wrote: "Fantastic review, Federico! 🙂 It's rare that a sequel (book AND movie) even matches the original in quality. I loved this, too."

So rare! That's what makes this one so extra special <3. Thank you Karen!


Federico DN Rachel wrote: "Another fantastic review, Federico!! I must read these books and watch the movies now. You have me very intrigued! :)"

Thank you Rachel! They are worth it; at least the try :)


message 15: by Alexandra (new)

Alexandra Lovely review! Once again, your enthusiasm is contagious :)


Federico DN Alexandra wrote: "Lovely review! Once again, your enthusiasm is contagious :)"

Thank you Alexandra! My enthusiasm ends here though :p. The third book was also good but nothing remotely close to this one <3


message 17: by Srivalli (new)

Srivalli (Semi-Hiatus) Whoa perfection with 3 + signs! That says it all. Superb review, Federico. Your enthusiasm is evident in your review. :D


message 18: by Jan (new)

Jan That's some high praise, Federico! No wonder this series is so popular. The only series which I've ever thought was stellar and consistent throughout was Game of Thrones.


Federico DN Srivalli wrote: "Whoa perfection with 3 + signs! That says it all. Superb review, Federico. Your enthusiasm is evident in your review. :D"

Well the truth is I had to differentiate the review titles and +++ was an easy compromise lol. Thank you Srivalli! I'm not so enthusiastic about the last one though xD


message 20: by Federico (last edited Jun 10, 2023 07:33AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Federico DN Jan wrote: "That's some high praise, Federico! No wonder this series is so popular. The only series which I've ever thought was stellar and consistent throughout was Game of Thrones."

Thank you Jan! The hype is well founded. Oh I always hear so many good things about GoT! I've already watched the series but hoping to read it too someday. If only the books weren't so outrageously long lol.


message 21: by Jan (new)

Jan So very well worth the length, Federico. Although we're all anxiously awaiting that last book!


Federico DN Jan wrote: "So very well worth the length, Federico. Although we're all anxiously awaiting that last book!"

The infamously never released Winds of Winter? Coming any day now I'm sure xD


Tina(I can only make 10 comments! Man!) Glad you enjoyed it Book 2! Great review Fedo!


Diana Fantastic! I think I need to go rewatch the movies right now! I love your enthusiasm!


Federico DN Tina wrote: "Glad you enjoyed it Book 2! Great review Fedo!"

Fedo! That's a new one lol. Thank you Tina <3


message 26: by Federico (last edited Jun 10, 2023 08:15AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Federico DN Diana wrote: "Fantastic! I think I need to go rewatch the movies right now! I love your enthusiasm!"

Thank you Diana! The first two books and movies deserve all my never ending enthusiasm <3. Not #3 though :p


message 27: by Srivalli (new)

Srivalli (Semi-Hiatus) Federico wrote: "I'm not so enthusiastic about the last one though xD"

Oh! That's sad.


message 28: by Thibault (last edited Jun 10, 2023 10:07AM) (new)

Thibault Busschots Even though the Hunger Games are over, that doesn’t mean they’re out of the woods yet.

It really doesn’t happen that often that a sequel is as good or better than the original. But that’s what every sequel should aspire to be. Good review, Federico.


message 29: by Federico (last edited Jun 10, 2023 10:25AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Federico DN Thibault wrote: "Even though the Hunger Games are over, that doesn’t mean they’re out of the woods yet. It really doesn’t happen that often that a sequel is as good or better than the original. But that’s what eve..."

Thank you Thibault! Not even many of my most fav series managed to start with a 5-star; less still two 5-star books in a row with the second one being superior. It's beyond amazing O.o. Collins really knows her stuff. Book #3 didn't fare that good though :p


message 30: by Farjam (new)

Farjam Excellent review! Thanks Federico


Federico DN Farjam wrote: "Excellent review! Thanks Federico"

Thank you Farjam :)


message 32: by Suhailah (new)

Suhailah You have me so excited to read these books! Amazing review!


message 33: by Federico (last edited Jun 10, 2023 11:15AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Federico DN Suhailah wrote: "You have me so excited to read these books! Amazing review!"

Oh no! Reading with high expectations is a terrible idea. There books are ugly! Read them whenever you have the chance ofc, but know they are sooo ugly! Ugh! xD


message 34: by Suhailah (new)

Suhailah Hahaha 🤣 and I've never seen the movies either so guess I'm in for a double treat!


message 35: by NILTON (new) - added it

NILTON TEIXEIRA Awesome review!


message 36: by Federico (last edited Jun 10, 2023 12:37PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Federico DN Suhailah wrote: "Hahaha 🤣 and I've never seen the movies either so guess I'm in for a double treat!"

Four treats, at the very least. I'm not too fond of the third book and movie :p

NILTON wrote: "Awesome review!"

Thank you Nilton!


message 37: by Rosh (new) - rated it 4 stars

Rosh Whoa, someone really geeked out on this book! :D Glad it was a Perfect+++ rating, Federico! Enjoyed revisiting the book through your review.:)


Federico DN Rosh wrote: "Whoa, someone really geeked out on this book! :D Glad it was a Perfect+++ rating, Federico! Enjoyed revisiting the book through your review.:)"

Lol. Thank you Rosh! I really loved this series <3, well the first to at least; the third one was good but kind of a letdown, but I'll get to that soon :p


message 39: by Alex (new) - added it

Alex This makes me want to read dystopian books again! Great review Federico :))


bookstories_travels&#x1fa90; Gran reseña!! También yo creo que este libro mejor al primero. De hecho, para mí es el mejor de toda la trilogía.


message 41: by Federico (last edited Jun 10, 2023 03:12PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Federico DN Alexandra wrote: "This makes me want to read dystopian books again! Great review Federico :))"

Thank you Alexandra! Of all dystopian I've ever read, for me the first two books of this series are undoubtedly on top of the chart.


message 42: by Federico (last edited Jun 10, 2023 03:15PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Federico DN Celia🪐 wrote: "Gran reseña!! También yo creo que este libro mejor al primero. De hecho, para mí es el mejor de toda la trilogía."

Gracias Celia! Seee tal cual! Para mí por lejos este fue el mejor de la serie. El tercero no lo tengo en alta estima, me falta escribir la reseña pero para mí fue cuando mucho un 3.5 redondeado para arriba :p


message 43: by Chantel (new)

Chantel Certainly giving me the urge to read some alt story about a tumbling society & a dystopian frontier. Superb reviewwwwwww :)


message 44: by Federico (last edited Jun 10, 2023 04:04PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Federico DN Chantel wrote: "Certainly giving me the urge to read some alt story about a tumbling society & a dystopian frontier. Superb reviewwwwwww :)"

Thank you Chantellllllllllllll <3! If you were anybody else I would definitely recommend it, but your tastes are so unpredictable I dare not to xD


Connie Glad this one was just as great as the first novel! Can't wait to see your thoughts on the next one.


Federico DN Coco wrote: "Glad this one was just as great as the first novel! Can't wait to see your thoughts on the next one."

Thank you Coco! My thoughts are not so keen about the last one though :p


message 47: by P.B. (new)

P.B. Flower Fantastic review, Federico!
Sam Claflin has a special place in my heart! 🤭 So obviously, I am team Finnick!


Federico DN P.B. wrote: "Fantastic review, Federico! Sam Claflin has a special place in my heart! 🤭 So obviously, I am team Finnick!"

Thank you PB! He's awesome in that movie xD


Marquise Team Jo/Finn, eh? Good choice, very good. I'm Katniss/Peeta myself. :) Nice review, Fede!


message 50: by Teres (new)

Teres Just read an interview with Katniss (J Law) today and she said she's definitely up for another Hunger Games movie!


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