I have had Mockingjay
for a week, but after reading a few pages realized I couldn't remember what happened in the last book, so I went and reread the last few chapters of Catching Fire
. Last night I was able to consume the book. It didn't disappoint me. These books are in that obsession area where you think about them constantly if you aren't reading them and will for a week or longer after you finish. It's not that I think it was the greatest work of literature, just a book that cuts you to the quick. The author can make you feel the pain of the characters, see the horrible things they do and still feel empathy for them. Amazing if you think about it. I don't want to spoil the story for anyone so I won't say more. I know I've been critical of this trilogy for being targeted at middle schoolers. I'm still not sure if I agree on that one unless they read the entire triology. But, this last book does finally make the point the author wanted to get across in the first two books (but never really did)- that war is hell. My hunger is finally satisfied. Great job, Suzanne Collins! 
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I've got these book downloaded to my nook, but haven't had a chance to read them yet. (In fact, the first one was a freebie from B&N) I hope to get to them soon! They sound fascinating.
They are, but very brutal. This one really brought closure for me.
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