Catching Fire

MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS FROM "THE HUNGER GAMES"

"Catching Fire" picks up where Suzanne Collins' story "The Hunger Games" left off. After Peeta's and Katniss' victory over the other tributes and the Capitol it's time for their victory tour. The winners have to go on a tour through all the districts to keep the games fresh in the minds of the people in Panem. Usually the victory tour seems to be a cheery affair, but in light of the berry incedent everything is much more hostile. The after game dangers continue when Katniss comes home to find an upset President Snow. Even more trajidy strikes as the District 12 duo are preparing to mentor for the 75th Hunger Games when the unthinkable happens. "Catching Fire" is a 10 out of 10 in my book and perfect for boys and girls ages 9 to 99. Suzanne Collins outdoes herself as she weaves this brilliant adventure tale with just enough science fiction thrown in.

Special thannks to my parents for buying me this book

-Austin

The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games by Susan Collins brings us to a post apocalyptic North America now called Panem. Panem presently consists of twelve districts and a capitol, with the Capitol in the middle and the districts surrounding it.

Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen lives with her twelve-year-old sister Prim and her empty shell of a mother in a rundown house in district twelve. Katniss illegally in the woods outside of the district because she has been the main provider for her family since she was her sister's age.

Every year the twelve districts are forced to compete in the Hunger Games as a reminder and punishment for the rebellion against the Capitol. One boy and one girl from ages twelve to eighteen are chosen from every district to fight to the death. The winner is set for life while the others perish. The day in which the children are picked is called The Reaping because to be chosen is considered a death sentence.

Before we know it our Heroine is flung into a world of new wonders and dangers when she becomes the female tribute for the Hunger Games.

The Hunger Games is an enthralling book that takes hold of your emotions and keeps you on the edge of your seat. You will find it nearly impossible to put down. This book also contains many parallels to the way some of our world's governments are working. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys adventure books or enjoyed the writing styles of J.K. Rowling.

Special thanks to my parents for buying me this book

-Austin

Holden Caufield Characterization

I would like to start talking about The Catcher in the Rye by giving my compliments to the late great J.D. Salinger. Thank you so much for this amazing contribution to American literature. The Catcher in the Rye is told in a first person narrative by the main character Holden Caufield. Holden may be described to you by some people (my English teacher) as a despicable character, but I have my own opinion. I believe that our hero, though he may seem like a terrible person, is actually terribly honest. In this book you will find a plethora of examples of Holden taking people to task for one thing or another (in his head). I believe when he says these things he is just honestly describing people differently than the frilly way we do. I formed this opinion while reading through the book and finding many instances in which Holden is very polite to people or thinks in his head that someone is very kind. The only negative thing I could say about Holden is that he repeats phrases such as: I really do and putting old in front of everyone's name that he is somewhat familiar with. Over all I could say that I really liked Holden by the end of the book weather it was his fantastic affection for his family, his irregular honesty, or his indecisiveness.
-Austin

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-Austin