Book Review 3: Hunger Games (Continued)

                Previously, I wrote about reading the hunger games again. I enjoy reading books more than once because I tend to pick up on things that I hadn't the first time I read it. It’s fun to catch innuendos, or little facts that you didn't catch before.

                I left of in my last review with Katniss remembering a slight memory of her and Peta when they were younger. They are getting ready to leave for the Capitol to the Training Center and Opening Ceremony. The two are accompanied by their mentor—the lone surviving winner of the hunger games from district twelve—Haymitch, and their escort, Effie. When they arrive for the opening ceremony, they are wearing designed outfits with fake fire trailing behind them. Katniss is then referred to as “The Girl on Fire”.

These are the outfits the two wore to the opening ceremonies. They were so extravagant, the capitol and the rest of the nation were sure to remember them.

                The two are putting on a show for the capitol. They’re supposed to be madly in love. As they fool the Capitol, they’re winning them over. Who wants the star-crossed lovers to die? The more people who favor Peta and Katniss, the more sponsors they receive in the arena, assisting them to stay alive. “Remember, we're madly in love, so it's alright to kiss me anytime you feel like it.” Peta said to Katniss as she was hostile to everyone. I love this quote because it explains how Katniss needs to be reminded that she “loves” him (implying that its fake) and it shows how Peta is cooperative by just reminding her.

                The next day in the capitol, the tributes from each district must perform their best survival skill/talent in front of the judges. Peta showed his camo painting skills and Katniss showed her talent with the bow and arrow. Because district twelve is the highest district (in number) Peta and Katniss were last. By the time it was Katniss’ turn; the judges were restless and didn't pay attention. She didn't put up with it. Katniss shot her arrow straight through an apple up in the judges’ box. This got their attention. (This is as much as I finished in the book so far.)