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“The bird, the pin, the song, the berries, the watch, the cracker, the dress that burst into flames. I am the Mockingjay. The one that survived despite the Capitol's plans. The symbol of the rebellion.”

This story is so crazy, and it reminds me of how real life society really is, and not everything is so perfect and "happily ever after". I cannot wait to finish this series and watch the movie!

When Kino struck Juanna, I realized that at that time, women didn’t have any power compared to men and that the man had power over her. It seems that they were also allowed to use violence in the family. Also, it showed that women at that time believed that they needed a man to survive, that man had great power they didn’t have. I guess that this is a phycological issue, how people think men are more powerful.

No doubt, this is a very interesting and enjoyable book. I have learned so much about inventions, and I'm sure you guys will too!

WHOA WHOA WHOA...wait....

I cannot believe how fast the whole story changed. I'm in shock right now...
(Contains spoilers)
Let me start from the beginning... Sam's whole life changed since she met her new best friend, Caroline. It was Caroline who led her to the "Poet's Corner", it was her who reminded Sam of AJ. It was her, who have encouraged Sam. But it all changed when I found out that Caroline is not real. FAKE

"...I put my head under the sofa cushion where the fabric smells like Dad's sweat and Devon's socks and my popcorn and the cushion feels soft and heavy on my head I push deeper so my shoulders and chest can get under it and there's a weight on me that holds me down and keeps me from floating and falling and floating and falling like a bird." In this desperate moment in Caitlin's life, she refuses to be herself again.