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Sidekick to Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Warning: This is an independent companion to Mockingjay (Hunger Games Trilogy, Book 3), meant to enhance your experience of the novel. If you have not yet bought Mockingjay, make sure to purchase it before buying this unofficial Sidekick.
Katniss Everdeen has survived the arena—twice. But an even harder task awaits her: the rebels in District 13 want her to become the face of the revolution, the Mockingjay. In this stunning conclusion to Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games trilogy, we follow “the girl who was on fire” into the inferno of civil war.
With this Sidekick, you’ll:
• Discover some of Mockingjay’s fascinating hidden gems
• Spend some more time with Katniss and other characters you’ve come to know and love
• Learn what you might have missed on your first read of Mockingjay
• Explore a possible alternate ending and imagine ideas for a prequel to the Hunger Games trilogy
• Get a chance to discuss Suzanne Collins’ Mockingjay with other readers on our Facebook forum
Sidekicks are entertaining and insightful reading companions, filled with delightful commentary and thought-provoking questions. Readers have raved that they "really put you in touch with the many layers of the novel," "keep you entertained even longer," and are "perfect if you want a vivid understanding of the story." Designed to be read side by side with the novels they complement, they’ll give you even more reasons to love some of today’s best books.
Katniss Everdeen has survived the arena—twice. But an even harder task awaits her: the rebels in District 13 want her to become the face of the revolution, the Mockingjay. In this stunning conclusion to Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games trilogy, we follow “the girl who was on fire” into the inferno of civil war.
With this Sidekick, you’ll:
• Discover some of Mockingjay’s fascinating hidden gems
• Spend some more time with Katniss and other characters you’ve come to know and love
• Learn what you might have missed on your first read of Mockingjay
• Explore a possible alternate ending and imagine ideas for a prequel to the Hunger Games trilogy
• Get a chance to discuss Suzanne Collins’ Mockingjay with other readers on our Facebook forum
Sidekicks are entertaining and insightful reading companions, filled with delightful commentary and thought-provoking questions. Readers have raved that they "really put you in touch with the many layers of the novel," "keep you entertained even longer," and are "perfect if you want a vivid understanding of the story." Designed to be read side by side with the novels they complement, they’ll give you even more reasons to love some of today’s best books.
49 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 7, 2014
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November 3, 2023
Excellent analysis!
As someone who adores the Hunger Games universe, I loved this analysis and synopsis of The Mockingjay. I also appreciated the alternate ending ideas. I’m definitely interested in reading more “Sidekicks”!
As someone who adores the Hunger Games universe, I loved this analysis and synopsis of The Mockingjay. I also appreciated the alternate ending ideas. I’m definitely interested in reading more “Sidekicks”!
November 24, 2015
It is a great book, and is very helpful if you want to understand better the third book of The Hunger Games series: The Mockingjay.
December 8, 2021
The book includes the following:
Exploring the author's fiction world.
Panem.
Roman Culture. (This ties in the movie to the relationship between Panem and ancient Roman Culture in such ways as the names of many of the people are really Roman-era names. You also have the arena where people kill each other just like in ancient Rome.)
The idea of bread and circuses and how this relations to ancient Roman culture and to the Capitol of Panem.
A list of district and products. (This type of thing is always useful.)
Chapter analysis and discussion.
Katniss as Coin's pawn. (A summary of what happens.)
Questions for the reader to consider.
One of the good things about studying history is that it helps explain just what certain things are the way they are as in Panem and its relation to Roman culture and how that actually influences how the government of Panem acts.
A very interesting and useful book.
Exploring the author's fiction world.
Panem.
Roman Culture. (This ties in the movie to the relationship between Panem and ancient Roman Culture in such ways as the names of many of the people are really Roman-era names. You also have the arena where people kill each other just like in ancient Rome.)
The idea of bread and circuses and how this relations to ancient Roman culture and to the Capitol of Panem.
A list of district and products. (This type of thing is always useful.)
Chapter analysis and discussion.
Katniss as Coin's pawn. (A summary of what happens.)
Questions for the reader to consider.
One of the good things about studying history is that it helps explain just what certain things are the way they are as in Panem and its relation to Roman culture and how that actually influences how the government of Panem acts.
A very interesting and useful book.
September 30, 2020
A Synopsis
This was an interesting synopsis with some superficial insights. It is easily read in one sitting. If you are looking for any in depth insights you will be disappointed. I.was able to read this for free as part of my kindle unlimited subscription. I would have been disappointed if I would have paid for it.
This was an interesting synopsis with some superficial insights. It is easily read in one sitting. If you are looking for any in depth insights you will be disappointed. I.was able to read this for free as part of my kindle unlimited subscription. I would have been disappointed if I would have paid for it.
March 15, 2024
Fun Summary and Great Questions!
As it says, this book is best used when readers have gotten to a specific point in the Hunger Games trilogy, or possibly have read more. If so, this is a fun summary, and it asks several great questions about the main character and a few others.
As it says, this book is best used when readers have gotten to a specific point in the Hunger Games trilogy, or possibly have read more. If so, this is a fun summary, and it asks several great questions about the main character and a few others.
July 22, 2024
Not what I was expecting
Based on the description I was expecting a detailed analysis of the books imagery and themes.
Instead it's a cliff notes essay.
There is very little content above and beyond chapter summaries
Based on the description I was expecting a detailed analysis of the books imagery and themes.
Instead it's a cliff notes essay.
There is very little content above and beyond chapter summaries
June 30, 2021
It gives a good perspective of the story and makes you think deeper into the entire book
June 8, 2015
I haven’t read the books by Suzanne Collins yet, but I watched the first movie last year and I took an interest in the trilogy. Before actually reading a book I like to read critical essays to better enjoy the original material, so this book by Katherine R. Miller seemed fitting for me.
The book is organized by sections, and some of them aren't recommended to those who haven’t read The Hunger Games yet. I liked how this sidekick contextualizes the plot, its structure, the symbols and meanings found in Suzanne Collins’ work, and at the same time it’s concise and goes straight to the point. That’s a relief, considering the amount of critical appreciations that are wordier than the original work (what’s the point, right?). For those wanting to hit the ground running and understanding the basics of The Hunger Games trilogy, while simultaneously avoiding spoilers, Sidekick to Mockingjay is the way to go, when sensitive plot details are going to be discussed, there is an alert.
The “Themes and Symbols” chapter was really interesting to me. For instance, if I hadn’t read about it before, I probably wouldn’t grasp the meaning of the full circle. Fire is an allegory that “conceals” several meanings as well.
The character analysis chapter is useful to help us understand the decisions Katniss are going to make. And considering that the books are within the coming-of-age genre, understanding what drives the character forward is fundamental to fully grasp the nature of her decisions. Also, the character analysis chapter made me see Katniss as a complex, strong female leadership, and we need more literary works centered around strong female characters.
If I had any doubts about reading the series, they vanished. I’ll let the movies for later and immerse myself in The Hunger Games’ intrigues.
The book is organized by sections, and some of them aren't recommended to those who haven’t read The Hunger Games yet. I liked how this sidekick contextualizes the plot, its structure, the symbols and meanings found in Suzanne Collins’ work, and at the same time it’s concise and goes straight to the point. That’s a relief, considering the amount of critical appreciations that are wordier than the original work (what’s the point, right?). For those wanting to hit the ground running and understanding the basics of The Hunger Games trilogy, while simultaneously avoiding spoilers, Sidekick to Mockingjay is the way to go, when sensitive plot details are going to be discussed, there is an alert.
The “Themes and Symbols” chapter was really interesting to me. For instance, if I hadn’t read about it before, I probably wouldn’t grasp the meaning of the full circle. Fire is an allegory that “conceals” several meanings as well.
The character analysis chapter is useful to help us understand the decisions Katniss are going to make. And considering that the books are within the coming-of-age genre, understanding what drives the character forward is fundamental to fully grasp the nature of her decisions. Also, the character analysis chapter made me see Katniss as a complex, strong female leadership, and we need more literary works centered around strong female characters.
If I had any doubts about reading the series, they vanished. I’ll let the movies for later and immerse myself in The Hunger Games’ intrigues.
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January 30, 2016THis was terrible so not worth the time reading.
May 21, 2021
Excellent
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