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A review by lunaviolet
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
dark
emotional
sad
5.0
Wow ok. That was depressing. I didn’t expect ever single death to hit me that hard, but especially Prim’s death hurt the most. I really appreciated the last chapter and epilogue of things getting better, because man that was depressing. Katniss’ depression, dissociation, and other trauma responses were, in my opinion, well written to allow readers to easily understand her headspace and reasoning.
The one thing that confused me, and honestly pissed me off, is how Katniss voted yes to one last hunger games. Like what?? Girl, the hunger games are what got you here and you’re ok with another one???? Huh????????
Edit: I’ve read some fan theories and I kinda get it now.
Everything else about the ending, I was pretty satisfied with. The only thing is that I would have liked to know is Anne’s ok. I understand why that wouldn’t have been included in the end, but I just really hoped that she would be alright eventually.
Also I’m trying to fill out some content warnings and realizing how dark this book was. Like really really dark.
The one thing that confused me, and honestly pissed me off, is how Katniss voted yes to one last hunger games. Like what?? Girl, the hunger games are what got you here and you’re ok with another one???? Huh????????
Edit: I’ve read some fan theories and I kinda get it now.
Everything else about the ending, I was pretty satisfied with. The only thing is that I would have liked to know is Anne’s ok. I understand why that wouldn’t have been included in the end, but I just really hoped that she would be alright eventually.
Also I’m trying to fill out some content warnings and realizing how dark this book was. Like really really dark.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and War
Moderate: Self harm and Torture
Minor: Sexual assault