The Goodreads Dark and Fantastic Readers Group discussion

Did it live up to the hype?

The movie or the books? I haven't been able to see the movie yet, but I did really enjoy the series. But I have to say the first one is my favourite. I'm quoting my son when I say the following: "The first was awesome, the second was basically a repeat of the first but not as good, and the final one was just overly political and not that great".

the second book falls victim to Second Book Syndrome. It just feels like the middle of the story where nothing much builds. I thought it focused too much on what Katniss wore. I really loved the first and third books.

I have yet to read the second and third. I really enjoyed the first though, not sure I want to read the next two after all of the comments I have read.

I really do love the complete story, it just the middle drags a bit.

First book is great, second OK, third book not so OK. It felt rushed or maybe I just wanted to rush through it.

That's exactly how I felt about the books. I liked the movie.

Tressa wrote: "First book is great, second OK, third book not so OK. It felt rushed or maybe I just wanted to rush through it."

Ditto!

I thought the end of the third book had a strong emotional impact which won me over.

I liked how it ended, but the chapters getting up to that point were just tedious and not interesting. It's like the choo choo train lost steam from an energetic start. I think I can I think I can *pssssshhhhh engine dies*

Is it wrong that I have no interest in reading any of these?

Nope. I have no interest reading Sherlock Holmes books.