I’m sorry this post is late getting posted.
Last night, I stayed up until midnight to finish reading Mockingjay. It was lovely, and I’d highly recommend it. Then this morning when I announced that I’d finished reading the book, I began discussing it with three of my kids who'd also read the book. And the four of us were shocked to discover that we had conflicting ideas of something that happened near the end of the book. Don’t worry, I won’t give out any spoilers, but let’s just say it’s a very big deal about why Katniss votes as she does on a particular thing and whether that something happens as a result.
After much discussion (including impassioned arguments and re-reading), I think a couple of the kids are moving towards my point of view, but we’re all a little confused. I’ve promised to re-read the last couple of chapters tonight to compare their arguments and mine against the text. Plus, I’m going to try and see if other people are having some of the same issues that we are. How many of you have read the book? In your discussions about the book with others, did you find any differing opinions?
I agree with Jaime. She agreed with Coin in order to faciliate her death.
ReplyDeleteOh, I know exactly what part you meant. At first I was shocked by Katniss' vote, too, and I slowed down and re-read that page - and sure enough there was a very crucial thought from Katniss something like "I considered my answer very carefully" and that kind of clued me in that she had an ulterior cunning motive for voting the way she did. Still I think she broke Peeta's heart a little when she cast her vote. But that's Katniss for you. She's harsh, but somehow still lovable.
ReplyDeleteWhoa, my comment got swallowed up. It was epic too. Thanks Patti!
ReplyDeleteOkay the teasers for the Hunger Games books are killing me! I'm so intrigued! Can't wait to get time to read them...I hate being out of the loop.
ReplyDeleteTread carefully!! Spoilers abound!!
ReplyDeleteEitherway, it's always fun to have discussions concerning stories.
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ReplyDeleteThis post was interesting, how long did it take you to write?
hi there every one - hope yous had a nice one - just back from tenerefe weather crap , all the best for the comming year -
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