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Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
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Dystopian Imperfection.

District 12 has been erased from the map; and Katniss, the rebel reincarnation of the mockingjay, will have to prove her worth one final time. Not for herself or her forbidden love, nor her friends or family, but for all the inhabitants of Panem, now in open revolt against the tyrannical power of the Capitol. A revolution arises from the ashes of the destroyed District 13, and Katniss is the leading protagonist, and a pawn in another kind of game.

This was a fairly good conclusion to one of the greatest dystopian series of all time; decently entertaining and action packed as all the previous ones, yet not the best of the series, at least imo. I did enjoy it enough, but sadly it felt overwhelmingly heavy on the psychological side. Feeling Katniss constantly despair in first person for almost half the book was far more disheartening self-inflicted drama than I cared to endure. Not that she hadn’t enough reason to, but it was just way too much. Many interesting twists and memorable events, like the siege of The Nut, the rescue of the victors, (view spoiler) and the assault on the Capitol (view spoiler). A satisfyingly surprising ending and a perfectly heartfelt epilogue (view spoiler) Overall good, maybe even very good, but definitely not a favorite.

** The movies (2014-5) were good adaptations. Were two films really necessary? My heart says no, yet the rational part in me reluctantly has to admit so many developments and plot twists would’ve been far too much to pack in just one release, making it extremely convoluted and impossibly fast paced; so I think two releases were more than justified, despite the obvious money grab. Not that I care for any of them anyway; I’ve watched the previous films more times than I can recount, but these two last movies only once or twice, and I can live without ever watching them again. Not that I think they are actually bad at all, perfectly good acting, admirable special effects and overall great artistic value; I just don’t care about it. Barely recommendable, at least for completionism sake.



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PERSONAL NOTE :
[2010] [398p] [Dystopia] [YA] [3.5] [Recommendable]
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★★★★★ 1. The Hunger Games [4.5]
★★★★★ 2. Catching Fire
★★★★☆ 3. Mockingjay [3.5]

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Imperfección Distópica.

El Distrito 12 ha sido borrado del mapa; y Katniss, la rebelde encarnación del sinsajo, deberá probar su valor una última vez. No por sí misma ni por su amor prohibido, ni sus amigos o su familia, sino por todos los habitantes de Panem, ahora en abierta revuelta contra el yugo tiránico del Capitolio. Una revolución surge desde las cenizas del destruido Distrito 13, y Katniss es la líder protagonista, y un peón en otro tipo de juego.

Esta fue una bastante buena conclusión a una de las mejores series distópicas de todos los tiempos; decentemente entretenida y cargada de acción como todas las anteriores, pero no la mejor de la serie, al menos en mi opinión. La disfruté suficiente, pero lamentablemente se sintió abrumadoramente pesada por el lado psicológico. Sentir a Katniss constantemente desesperar en primera persona por casi la mitad del libro fue mucho más descorazonador drama auto infligido del que quería soportar. No es que no tuviera suficiente motivo para ello, pero simplemente fue muy demasiado. Muchas interesantes vueltas de trama y momentos memorables, como el asedio de “El Hueso”, el rescate de los vencedores, (view spoiler) y el asalto al Capitolio (view spoiler). Un satisfactoriamente sorpresivo final y un perfectamente sentido epílogo (view spoiler) Dento de todo bueno, tal vez incluso muy bueno, pero definitivamente no un favorito.

** Las películas (2014-5) fueron buenas adaptaciones. ¿Eran dos filmes realmente necesarios? Mi corazón me dice que no, pero mi parte racional reticentemente debe admitir que tantos acontecimientos y vueltas de trama hubieran sido demasiado difícil de empacar en tan sólo una sola entrega, haciéndolo extremadamente compleja e imposiblemente rápida en ritmo; así que creo que dos entregas estuvieron más que bien justificadas, a pesar del obvio intento de agarrar más dinero. No que me interesen ambas en realidad; miré los anteriores filmes más veces de las que puedo recontar, pero estas dos últimas películas solo una o dos veces, y puedo vivir sin verlas de nuevo. Aunque no porque crea que son malas en absoluto, perfectamente decente actuación, admirables efectos especiales y dentro de todo con gran valor artístico; la verdad es que simplemente no me interesan. Apenas recomendables, al menos para completar el círculo.



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NOTA PERSONAL :
[2010] [398p] [Distopía] [Joven Adulto] [3.5] [Recomendable]
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June 12, 2014 – Started Reading
June 12, 2014 – Shelved
June 30, 2014 – Finished Reading

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Imme [trying to crawl out of hiatus] van Gorp Honestly, this is the one I don’t think I remember all that well… Probably because the plot was quite different from the other two with this one not having any actual “hunger games”. I definitely wanna reread!! Awesome review <3 I’m glad you enjoyed getting back to this series so much🩵🩵


Federico DN Imme wrote: "Honestly, this is the one I don’t think I remember all that well… Probably because the plot was quite different from the other two with this one not having any actual “hunger games”. I definitely w..."

Thank you Imme! Yup, this one was totally different compared to the previous two. Hope you enjoy the reread! And the new one maybe? lol.


Karen Great review, Federico! 🙂 I agree, these movies and book felt different than parts 1 & 2. Four stars is still pretty good for the sake of completionism!


message 4: by Federico (last edited Jun 15, 2023 04:07AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Karen wrote: "Great review, Federico! 🙂 I agree, these movies and book felt different than parts 1 & 2. Four stars is still pretty good for the sake of completionism!"

Lol. Completionism runs a big part of my motor xD. Thank you Karen!


Rhonda &#x1f312;&#x1f315;&#x1f318; &#x1f408;‍⬛ Amazing review Federico!! Just wait till to you read A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. It explains a lot about President Snow. Why he is the way he is. It’s more like the prequel that should’ve been.


Tara — on semi-hiatus for health reasons; will check in when possible. Great review Federico, the last two books and movies I felt were disjointed.


message 7: by Federico (last edited Jun 15, 2023 05:40AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Rhonda (Rowan’s version) wrote: "Amazing review Federico!! Just wait till to you read A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. It explains a lot about President Snow. Why he is the way he is. It’s more like the prequel that should’ve been."

Thank you Rhonda! Oh yes, now that I've reviewed the original trilogy I feel totally ready to begin the prequel. I already have it downloaded and will get to it later this year :D


message 8: by Federico (last edited Jun 15, 2023 05:41AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Tara wrote: "Great review Federico, the last two books and movies I felt were disjointed."

Thank you Tara! Yes, sadly they were good but nowhere near the same :/


Rouh || رُوح Awesome review, as you always do.🎯


Federico DN Rouh | رُوُح wrote: "Awesome review, as you always do.🎯"

Thank you Rouh :D !


➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas Another Great Review, Federico!


Federico DN ✘Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❤️☾ ⋆ wrote: "Another Great Review, Federico!"

Thank you Paulette :) !


Southern Lady Reads Love this review! This is such a great series!


Federico DN Southern Lady Reads (Work is Nuts Right Now.. wrote: "Love this review! This is such a great series!"

So good! Looking forward to the new one. Thank you SLR!


Federico DN Debra wrote: "Terrific review, Federico!"

Thank you Debra!


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P.B. Flower Amazing review of the series finale. The last movie was definitely lacking action. I still liked it. Although, I've never re- watched any one of them. 😐 Planning a rerun soon.


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Srivalli (Semi-Hiatus) Ahh... the finale over delivered philosophy! At least it was so bad and ended up as a 4-star book. Superb review, Federico.


Federico DN P.B. wrote: "Amazing review of the series finale. The last movie was definitely lacking action. I still liked it. Although, I've never re- watched any one of them. 😐 Planning a rerun soon."

Thank you PB! Totally approve a rerun of the first two :p


message 20: by Federico (last edited Jun 15, 2023 09:41AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Srivalli wrote: "Ahh... the finale over delivered philosophy! At least it was so bad and ended up as a 4-star book. Superb review, Federico."

Thank you Srivalli 3.5 actually, rounded up. I'm eager to round it down but I try to stick by my original rating.


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inciminci Fabulous review, Fede!


Federico DN inciminci wrote: "Fabulous review, Fede!"

Thank you Inci :) !


Heather Adores Books I never completed this series, and actually think I started it, but wasn’t feeling it. Watched the movie though. I’m glad it was a fairly good conclusion for you.


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Rachel Hanes Fantastic review, Federico!! Sorry this conclusion wasn’t as good as the first two books. I still have yet to read them! :)


Federico DN Heather Adores Books wrote: "I never completed this series, and actually think I started it, but wasn’t feeling it. Watched the movie though. I’m glad it was a fairly good conclusion for you."

Thank you Heather! I see you stopped at #2. Those were the best so I don't think you missed much if you were not feeling it. And even me that I LOVED the first two I'm not so crazy about this one. Watching the movies you are good I think :p


message 26: by Federico (last edited Jun 15, 2023 11:03AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Rachel wrote: "Fantastic review, Federico!! Sorry this conclusion wasn’t as good as the first two books. I still have yet to read them! :)"

Thank you Rachel! I can definitely vouch for the first two books and movies. Can't say the same for this one though!


NILTON TEIXEIRA Awesome review!
I loved this trilogy. I don’t think that I have written a review of any of the 3 books. I still have to read the latest release of this series.
The first one I remember giving 5 stars. I think the second was 4 and this one 5.


message 28: by Federico (last edited Jun 15, 2023 12:09PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN NILTON wrote: "Awesome review!
I loved this trilogy. I don’t think that I have written a review of any of the 3 books. I still have to read the latest release of this series.
The first one I remember giving 5 sta..."


Thank you Nilton! So glad you loved the series too. Almost right, checking your reviews I see 5, 0 and 5 stars for each. Hoping to read the latest one too now that I've finally taken the time to review them xD


message 29: by Rosh (new) - rated it 3 stars

Rosh Wonderful review, Feddie! Absolutely in sync with your thoughts on this one, though I was so upset at certain plot developments that I rated it lower. I too have watched the last two movies only once. Just didn't feel like watching them again.


Connie It sucks when the last book of the series doesn't hold up to the previous books. But, a four-star read is still great! Glad you enjoyed this series so much! I can't wait to start it!


• Lindsey Dahling • YES. This book could’ve been so epic. Was it? NO. Peeta and Finnick deserved better. The cat deserved better. We all deserved better. I’m with you on the two movies—watching them once or twice was enough. No need to relive them.


message 32: by Federico (last edited Jun 15, 2023 12:46PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Rosh wrote: "Wonderful review, Feddie! Absolutely in sync with your thoughts on this one, though I was so upset at certain plot developments that I rated it lower. I too have watched the last two movies only on..."

Thank you Roshie! Sad to see it ended so meh for you. And the movies, yes, I feel the same. Dunno what happened, my guess is three times perfection book-movie combo was just too unlikely for anyone to pull xD


message 33: by Federico (last edited Jun 15, 2023 12:48PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Coco wrote: "It sucks when the last book of the series doesn't hold up to the previous books. But, a four-star read is still great! Glad you enjoyed this series so much! I can't wait to start it!"

Thank you Coco! 3.5 actually, and I think it should be rounded down but I seriously don't like changing my original ratings so that;s that lol. Hope you enjoy the series when you get to it :)


Federico DN • Lindsey Dahling • wrote: "YES. This book could’ve been so epic. Was it? NO. Peeta and Finnick deserved better. The cat deserved better. We all deserved better. I’m with you on the two movies—watching them once or twice was ..."

Prim deserved better. Dang it Collins you heartless monster! But I guess we should be thankful at least some survived right? Mainly the cat. Can't wait to see what the new prequel book and movie has in store. Soon, very soon xD


message 35: by Alexandra (new)

Alexandra Well, a conclusion worthy of four stars is still good :) Great review! It's been nice to follow your reviews, I might try this series someday.


message 36: by Federico (last edited Jun 15, 2023 01:12PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Alexandra wrote: "Well, a conclusion worthy of four stars is still good :) Great review! It's been nice to follow your reviews, I might try this series someday."

Thank you Alexandra! In truth this felt more like a 3-star but for some stupid reason I stubbornly try to honor my original ratings lol. Hoping you enjoy it too when you get to it, I have a feeling you would like them :)


message 37: by Alejandro (new)

Alejandro That's awesome that the saga concluded in a good way. Great review.


message 38: by Han (new)

Han Glad to see you picked up this series! It's been a long time since I've read them, but I remember the 3rd being my least favorite too! Amazing review, Federico! 🤗


Federico DN Alejandro wrote: "That's awesome that the saga concluded in a good way. Great review."

Thank you Alejandro! The saga concluded for a time, but now I need to go right back to the start with the prequel book, and the upcoming movie xD


Federico DN Hanna (semi-hiatus) wrote: "Glad to see you picked up this series! It's been a long time since I've read them, but I remember the 3rd being my least favorite too! Amazing review, Federico! 🤗"

Thank you Hanna! Good but kind of a letdown for sure. And now for the prequel book xD


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Mark  Porton Another great review Federico, it's a shame you didn't enjoy this as much as the first two - but 4 stars is pretty good anyway. I've been tempted to watch the movies at times - still not sure. I've just printed off your Spanish section to help me with some new words for my Spanish study - hope you dont mind!!! It's always a shame when one finishes a great series - I hope you're recovering ok!!


message 42: by Federico (last edited Jun 15, 2023 04:26PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Mark wrote: "Another great review Federico, it's a shame you didn't enjoy this as much as the first two - but 4 stars is pretty good anyway. I've been tempted to watch the movies at times - still not sure. I've..."

Thank you Mark! I read this like a decade ago so totally recovered by now lol. I'm just revisiting and reviewing the series to warm up before starting the new prequel book and the movie to be aired later this year. The first two movies are more than worth it imo, so I'm pretty sure you would like 'em; can't say the same about these last two though. Always glad to hear my spanish helping my friends improve their language skills. Mind I'm not a professional translator and my spanish may be partly regional to Argentina. That said, being bilingual I can confidently say it's mostly accurate :)


message 43: by A (new)

A Mac Glad this one was one was good even if it wasn't the best - it's a bit of a letdown when the conclusion of such a good series doesn't feel quite right. Fair review, Federico!


message 44: by Federico (last edited Jun 15, 2023 04:50PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN A wrote: "Glad this one was one was good even if it wasn't the best - it's a bit of a letdown when the conclusion of such a good series doesn't feel quite right. Fair review, Federico!"

Thank you Mac! True but I'll have a second chance of conclusion with the new prequel book and the upcoming movie xD


message 45: by Zainab (new)

Zainab Qadeer - Hiatus till May Great review Federico iv not read the books i cant lie i do love the movies as im huge dystopian fan but ill give these a read :)


Rebecca (life's chaotic catching up) Amazing review friend! I agree with your rankings totally! I am glad you enjoyed this series!!


message 47: by Federico (last edited Jun 15, 2023 07:17PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Zainab wrote: "Great review Federico iv not read the books i cant lie i do love the movies as im huge dystopian fan but ill give these a read :)"

Thank you Zainab! I can never go back from the movies to the books! Hope they don't disappoint. Read many reviews and many do find the books even better than the films :)


Federico DN Rebecca wrote: "Amazing review friend! I agree with your rankings totally! I am glad you enjoyed this series!!"

Thank you Rebecca! Glad you to know you also liked the series :D


message 49: by Shey (new)

Shey Awesome, Federico! I agree, the first two movies were worth rewatching, but not the final one. I stopped watching after (view spoiler) in MJ part 2. Haha. I'm glad that this is still the greatest dystopian series of all time for you despite that. Next series when? 😁


message 50: by Federico (last edited Jun 16, 2023 03:09AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Shey wrote: "Awesome, Federico! I agree, the first two movies were worth rewatching, but not the final one. I stopped watching after [spoilers removed] in MJ part 2. Haha. I'm glad that this is still the greate..."

Thank you Shey! (view spoiler) Still one of the best indeed. I need to finish reviewing Divergent so, dunno. Maybe next week? xD


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