Mockingjay: The Hunger Games - Book Three

by BookCaps

Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games trilogy is full of characters and plots; if you need help keeping track of it all, then this can help. The perfect companion to Suzanne Collins' "Mockingjay: The Hunger Games - Book One," this study guide contains a chapter by chapter analysis of the book, a summary of the plot, and a guide to major characters and themes.

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First published September 1, 2011

Reviews

[Beth]

I enjoyed all the Hunger Games books, though sometimes I found Katniss' thought processes a little tiring. This book had a pefect ending to the series!

[Anne]

Still enjoyable but a little predictable. The first 2 books in the trilogy are better.

[Brie Pheifer]

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Wow. What an ending to this Peeta POV of the THG series. This one was hard to get through in some parts, specifically when Peeta is being held captive and tortured, but I loved reading how his mind was working during all of this (I’m sure Suzanne Collins would agree!). Not sure if I want to read the final book in this series, as it is Katniss’s point of view leading up to the Mockingjay epilogue, but I loved this series and like maybe I’m into fanfic now??? Or maybe I just love The Hunger Games 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Shawna]

“Closing my eyes doesn't help. Fire burns brighter in the darkness.” -Katniss

I'm laying in tbr dark, just finishing book #3 of the series (Mockingjay) for the second time in my life. I have tears on my face and can't believe how amazing this book is. STILL affects me like the first time reading it. I have to say, this series is still my favorite of all time.

I'm going to marinate in this solemn feeling.

[Harper Hunter]

Prim did not deserve to die

[Emily Foley]

Had to reread it after being a little disappointed with SOTR

[Cynnea Schreibman]

The trilogy to the Hunger Games was just as good as the first two. It is about Katniss Everdeen when she agrees to act as the "Mockingjay" and fights the capitol. This book breaks out in war, and it is a fight against all the districts. In this book, Katniss goes on a roller coaster with love and she finally accepts her love for Peeta. This book shows the theme of betrayal and loyalty. Katniss expereinces betrayal because she has to give up a lot to fight in the games. It is a story of love and loyalty because people have to stick together to survive. The main character tells this story in first person, which helps the reader predict what will happen in the future. I would recommend this book to anyone because it is good for many ages and has a lot of events that keep the reader engaged.

Collins, S. (2010). Mockingjay. New York: Scholastic Press.

[Dan]

This is the last of the Hunger Games trilogy. In spite of myself I loved the first two books, The Hunger Games and Girl on Fire. By the third, I was growing tired of the dystopian future society that North America had become as the nation of Panem. It is a land where an elite Capitol district has become effete and outrageous, ruled by a tyrant who is heartless. Children from the various districts are chosen to annihilate each other. A 17 year-old girl becomes the face of the rebellion. The series is at least one book too long for my taste. The fact that children pay for the excesses of their elders is appalling, and the sense that changes in America could portend such a society are frightening.

[Carlos]

Rebellion takes over the capital but how you ask? See Katnis got pulled out of the quarter quill, the quarter quill is like the worst version of the regular hunger games. Like I was saying the tributes made an alliance and some of them wanted to get out of the arena like Katnis. Some thing spontaneous happens then gets picked up from a hover craft and goes to district 13 which was supposed to be dead because they acted in rebellion but they… you'll have to read to figure that part out. Then Katnis finally agree to be the rebels face (mocking jay) . Then they go district to district to take over the capital. The only reason 12 moved to 13 is cause 12 actually got bombed really horrifying. Will the districts take over the capital?!

[Kirsten]

The main reason why I wanted to read the books was because I could no longer wait for the films to know how it ends. I have to say the books are very well adapted to the screen. Apart from Peeta's artificial leg, nothing has much changed. The book merely gives more insight in the thoughts and well-being of Katniss. The second half of the Mockingjay (in filmterms) is going to be messy. I thought at one point it was a bit too much. The death of some characters was completely unnecessary. The ending of the book was unexpected, but then again, a bit over the top. There was no need to separate that many couples in the end. Still it ended in a sort of happy ending.

[Christine]

I loved the first two books, but book Three was a chaotic mess. It felt like almost everything after they leave the arena was just a bunch of half-planned ideas thrown together in some semblance of order. Most of the focus on the last part of the book seems to be on whatever freakish torture devices the author could think of rather than the actual characters.

[Jill Polsby]

Fun to read this trilogy. Couldn't imagine what was left to talk bout after the first book, but she sure invented a story. Fast, fast reading. I wasn't sure about a nine year old reading these books...wondered ow much they'd truly nderstand. Must have been a wild movie. The third book was nowhere as interesting as the first. She got way too wordy trying to keep the books going.

[Valerie Hemlin]

I loved the first two, but I felt this one lacked the same energy as the first two. Katniss' point of view is more confused and less focused than before. I was sorry it ended this way, especially when it was such a great beginning.

[M]

The series was wonderful....I will recommend this series to ANY adult and young adult at school.

[Michelle "Champ"]

I love this book. The first read, I did not like the way it ended, but I have since realized it ended perfectly!

[Tina]

This was amazing. Wish I wasn't finished with the last book..So many lession

[Em]

Still pretty much a page turner and enjoyed it as well as recommend the Triology.

[Nancy]

Not as good as the other two, the first was the best by far, but I enjoyed it and it gave a satisfactory conclusion to the story.

[marsha]

A fitting end to the series. There is a lot of violence, but also a lot of bravery and hope.

[Nancy]

I really enjoyed the entire series!!

[Miranda]

Really liked the drama of the love triangle!!

[Kim Dreke]

Sooooooo good

[Marilyn]

Keeps you interested.

[Cindy Meyer]

I was a little tired of the sequel by the third book. Overall it was an entertaining read. A little depressing towards the end. I enjoyed the first two books more.

[Julie]

I found this dull and depressing. I recommend you stop after reading the first two.

[Simon Lilly]

Excellent way to end a very enjoyable trilogy. Great characters, plenty of twists and turns through out. Highly recommended.

[Erekle Chakvetadze]

aeeeee wavida gulaoba

[Robin]

I really enjoyed this book and the entire series. Fast read and action packed.