Best Sequel: The Far West by Patricia Wrede
Best Debut and Guilty Pleasure Book: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss.
(This was the year he debuted, but this was his debut book and it was the one I read first)
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Monday, December 24, 2012
Some Bests from Brown
Best Book of the Year and The Best "New to Me" YA Author: Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman
Brown
The Pale Assassin
Well. This one'll tread the line between review and rant. The Pale Assassin, by Patricia Elliott. I didn't like it.
A severely underaged girl's family is haunted by mysterious man out for revenge who wants to kill all her male relatives and marry her, set amidst the French Revolution.
Congratulations first: One character (one.) is subject to ingenious characterization and is granted a stunning plot-twist/revelation towards the end of the book. Congratulations. That character developed smoothly, sneakily, and I had my suspicions and was quite gratified for them to be sneakily founded over one hundred pages later.
Umm.... other congratulations: This book evoked emotions. I wanted to throw it against the wall and stomp on it and strangle (viciously) the main character. But I kept reading. I made it to the end.
Here be not congratulations:
1) The main character, Eugenie. I found no reason at all to sympathize with her until well over half way through the book. I found her clueless, vapid, utterly stupid, self-absorbed, and with no awareness of the world. Redeeming qualities? A couple of times (when they are escaping Paris and are on their way to Calais), Eugenie has the guts and the talk to get them through a sticky situation. But. That lasts for maybe 20 pages total, out of a 327 page story. She's not a bad person. Just... in any other book she would be the stupid aristocrat who dies in the first mob.But because she is our protagonist, she has to stick around. Also, she seems to be a disturbingly young but alluringly attractive young teenager for far too long... She never quite manages to turn sixteen, which is when our horrible mysterious person would be able to marry her.
2) Julien, a secondary character, who becomes much more significant as the novel progresses. Namely, I take issue with his characterization and his behavior. He's a law student and all his friends say he is the clever one. Well. Clever? Maybe up until Eugenie gets her chance to shine. Then all his brains go out the window and he nearly gets them killed more often than he helps.
Elliott names the chapters by dates, always important events in the Revolution. Our characters manage to make a great many significant events. This book ends without concluding the story, perhaps promising another book (I don't know, I haven't looked). If so, I will not be reading it. So go read Sally Gardner's The Red Necklace instead: same/similar subject matter, much better execution.
Blue
A severely underaged girl's family is haunted by mysterious man out for revenge who wants to kill all her male relatives and marry her, set amidst the French Revolution.
Congratulations first: One character (one.) is subject to ingenious characterization and is granted a stunning plot-twist/revelation towards the end of the book. Congratulations. That character developed smoothly, sneakily, and I had my suspicions and was quite gratified for them to be sneakily founded over one hundred pages later.
Umm.... other congratulations: This book evoked emotions. I wanted to throw it against the wall and stomp on it and strangle (viciously) the main character. But I kept reading. I made it to the end.
Here be not congratulations:
1) The main character, Eugenie. I found no reason at all to sympathize with her until well over half way through the book. I found her clueless, vapid, utterly stupid, self-absorbed, and with no awareness of the world. Redeeming qualities? A couple of times (when they are escaping Paris and are on their way to Calais), Eugenie has the guts and the talk to get them through a sticky situation. But. That lasts for maybe 20 pages total, out of a 327 page story. She's not a bad person. Just... in any other book she would be the stupid aristocrat who dies in the first mob.But because she is our protagonist, she has to stick around. Also, she seems to be a disturbingly young but alluringly attractive young teenager for far too long... She never quite manages to turn sixteen, which is when our horrible mysterious person would be able to marry her.
2) Julien, a secondary character, who becomes much more significant as the novel progresses. Namely, I take issue with his characterization and his behavior. He's a law student and all his friends say he is the clever one. Well. Clever? Maybe up until Eugenie gets her chance to shine. Then all his brains go out the window and he nearly gets them killed more often than he helps.
Elliott names the chapters by dates, always important events in the Revolution. Our characters manage to make a great many significant events. This book ends without concluding the story, perhaps promising another book (I don't know, I haven't looked). If so, I will not be reading it. So go read Sally Gardner's The Red Necklace instead: same/similar subject matter, much better execution.
Blue
Saturday, December 22, 2012
The Girl of Fire and Thorns
The Girl of Fire and Thorns, by Rae Carson, was not something I expected to like. I picked it up on a whim, but as soon as I finished I requested the second book from my library. I loved this book.
Carson starts out with the younger-princess-with-special-powers-saves-the-nation scheme, but completely makes it her own. For one, Elisa, our heroine, is fat. Huge. The book opens with her arranged marriage, and the dress is far too tight and makes her feel like a sausage. When she hugs her father, she knows he cannot feel her ribs. When she looks down, she cannot see her bellybutton. So internally I went Ooooooo.... and curled up to keep reading.
Elisa, the younger of two princesses, feels she is completely unremarkable, except for the Godstone (see: special powers) in her navel that appeared at her christening. Her older sister is charming and wise, a suitable heir to their kingdom. Yet, Elisa is the one who is married off in the first twelve pages. Later, she figures that she is the counter offer, and was only accepted because her husband Alejandro needed her father's military aid.
Elisa, however, has courage that unfolds throughout the book, from saving her husband's life, to eventually saving the nation. She does not enjoy a loving, or otherwise, relationship (read: no relation at all) with her handsome but indecisive husband. But that's okay, because Carson takes a swing at us in the latter half of the first part that veers the story from ugly-girl-gets-loved-for-herself, to I-didn't-see-that-coming.
On pain of spilling too much, I'm keeping it, I'd read it again, even though one of my favorite characters doesn't quite make it (it's refreshing to see villains who don't dither and just kill), and I'm looking forward to more from this author.
Blue
Carson starts out with the younger-princess-with-special-powers-saves-the-nation scheme, but completely makes it her own. For one, Elisa, our heroine, is fat. Huge. The book opens with her arranged marriage, and the dress is far too tight and makes her feel like a sausage. When she hugs her father, she knows he cannot feel her ribs. When she looks down, she cannot see her bellybutton. So internally I went Ooooooo.... and curled up to keep reading.
Elisa, the younger of two princesses, feels she is completely unremarkable, except for the Godstone (see: special powers) in her navel that appeared at her christening. Her older sister is charming and wise, a suitable heir to their kingdom. Yet, Elisa is the one who is married off in the first twelve pages. Later, she figures that she is the counter offer, and was only accepted because her husband Alejandro needed her father's military aid.
Elisa, however, has courage that unfolds throughout the book, from saving her husband's life, to eventually saving the nation. She does not enjoy a loving, or otherwise, relationship (read: no relation at all) with her handsome but indecisive husband. But that's okay, because Carson takes a swing at us in the latter half of the first part that veers the story from ugly-girl-gets-loved-for-herself, to I-didn't-see-that-coming.
On pain of spilling too much, I'm keeping it, I'd read it again, even though one of my favorite characters doesn't quite make it (it's refreshing to see villains who don't dither and just kill), and I'm looking forward to more from this author.
Blue
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly wasn't a bad book. Though the subject matter didn't naturally fall to my taste, hey, it's a Newberry Honor book, so I'd figure I would give it a shot.
Calpurnia is an 11/12 year old (she has a birthday in the book) in 1899 (and a tad bit of 1900). As the only girl in the middle of six boys, she's well outnumbered, yet she is still expected to behave as a normal girl would of the time. Yet, she is not interested in how to embroider or bake; she bonds with her naturalist Grandfather and yearns to spend her time studying nature.
I enjoyed the characterization, for the most part. Kelly was able to impart a unique character to everyone, whether or not you were meant to sympathize with them or even like them. And as for liking, Kelly let you have your own opinion.
There were two things I did not like about this book:
1) My copy, purchased from a Scholastic warehouse sale, is missing pages 313 and 314. The page wasn't torn out; it's just missing.
2) Calpurnia. (And here be spoilers, maybe) I thought she was a brat. She belongs to one of the most privileged families in her county, and she takes advantage of that, perhaps as all children take advantage of their circumstances to some extent. She needs to learn to sew and cook (her mother's dictum, not mine) and since she dislikes those activities, she avoids them, even after her grandfather tells her that during the Civil War, he and his men had to do those activities to survive. Now, Kelly emphasizes that Callie Vee, as she is called, is made to learn these things because she is a girl, not because they are useful to know; perhaps she might find these activities more useful if her brothers were made to learn them as well. But! One of her reasons for not needing to learn them is because her family employs a cook and a maid. Well. What if her mother died? What if Viola left or died? What if their family lost their fortune and could not afford the help? Callie doesn't want to be made to marry in the future either; she'd like to be a scientist. Unless her family gives her substantial monetary help, for at least the first few years, who else but her would cook and clean? Granted, she'd twelve. But part of me would like to strangle her, and the other part would like to see her spanked. And then made to cook dinner for the entire family for a month all by herself because she doesn't seem to appreciate any work that she doesn't enjoy (and then her brothers could each take a turn so that their mother wouldn't have to do it all, either).
[3) Because I realized that I loathe this character as well, not that he's poorly written, just that I don't like him. Grandfather. Old, rude, and can't be bothered to learn the names of his grandchildren. Gives an 11 year old alcohol (alcohol that he's trying to make out of distilled pecans, an experiment). At the end, praises his only "grandchild", Calpurnia. After taking a drink, he amends that with "granddaughter", but I think he truly meant it. Of his seven grandchildren, Calpurnia is the only one who shares his interests, not because he shared his interest with her, but because she found the interest all on her own and sought information with him. He's rude. He's a jerk. I was really hoping for him to die. Gruesomely.]
Conclusion: Well-written book with excellent characterization. Did I like it? Oh, go read it. But check to see that you have all the pages first.
Blue
Calpurnia is an 11/12 year old (she has a birthday in the book) in 1899 (and a tad bit of 1900). As the only girl in the middle of six boys, she's well outnumbered, yet she is still expected to behave as a normal girl would of the time. Yet, she is not interested in how to embroider or bake; she bonds with her naturalist Grandfather and yearns to spend her time studying nature.
I enjoyed the characterization, for the most part. Kelly was able to impart a unique character to everyone, whether or not you were meant to sympathize with them or even like them. And as for liking, Kelly let you have your own opinion.
There were two things I did not like about this book:
1) My copy, purchased from a Scholastic warehouse sale, is missing pages 313 and 314. The page wasn't torn out; it's just missing.
2) Calpurnia. (And here be spoilers, maybe) I thought she was a brat. She belongs to one of the most privileged families in her county, and she takes advantage of that, perhaps as all children take advantage of their circumstances to some extent. She needs to learn to sew and cook (her mother's dictum, not mine) and since she dislikes those activities, she avoids them, even after her grandfather tells her that during the Civil War, he and his men had to do those activities to survive. Now, Kelly emphasizes that Callie Vee, as she is called, is made to learn these things because she is a girl, not because they are useful to know; perhaps she might find these activities more useful if her brothers were made to learn them as well. But! One of her reasons for not needing to learn them is because her family employs a cook and a maid. Well. What if her mother died? What if Viola left or died? What if their family lost their fortune and could not afford the help? Callie doesn't want to be made to marry in the future either; she'd like to be a scientist. Unless her family gives her substantial monetary help, for at least the first few years, who else but her would cook and clean? Granted, she'd twelve. But part of me would like to strangle her, and the other part would like to see her spanked. And then made to cook dinner for the entire family for a month all by herself because she doesn't seem to appreciate any work that she doesn't enjoy (and then her brothers could each take a turn so that their mother wouldn't have to do it all, either).
[3) Because I realized that I loathe this character as well, not that he's poorly written, just that I don't like him. Grandfather. Old, rude, and can't be bothered to learn the names of his grandchildren. Gives an 11 year old alcohol (alcohol that he's trying to make out of distilled pecans, an experiment). At the end, praises his only "grandchild", Calpurnia. After taking a drink, he amends that with "granddaughter", but I think he truly meant it. Of his seven grandchildren, Calpurnia is the only one who shares his interests, not because he shared his interest with her, but because she found the interest all on her own and sought information with him. He's rude. He's a jerk. I was really hoping for him to die. Gruesomely.]
Conclusion: Well-written book with excellent characterization. Did I like it? Oh, go read it. But check to see that you have all the pages first.
Blue
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Sword of Orion
I love well written science fiction. Sharon Lee and Steven Miller created a believable world in Sword of Orion. The teenage characters of Jerel and Kay were a great combination. The aliens were extraordinary. Only Uncle Orned fell a little flat, but it could be just because he's such a reserved character. I definitely don't want to lose him from this group.
This book grabs you attention the moment you start to read it and doesn't let go until you read the last page. And then you begin searching for the next book. (Which is where, great authors???) The flow of this book feels like the flow to a movie, and all that is missing is music to confirm the rhythm.
Brown
This book grabs you attention the moment you start to read it and doesn't let go until you read the last page. And then you begin searching for the next book. (Which is where, great authors???) The flow of this book feels like the flow to a movie, and all that is missing is music to confirm the rhythm.
Brown
Friday, May 11, 2012
The Saturdays
This was a cute middle grade book about what one would like to do on a Saturday if they could. The four Melendy children decide to pool their money each week so one of them can have a special adventure. Oh, what adventures they do have, are surprising and not so surprising at the same time.
Brown
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Lords of the Fading Lands
Goodreads claims this is a Paranormal Fantasy. My library says it's a Romance. Well, whatever it is I liked it and am looking forward to reading the next in the series, especially after the cliffhanger I was left with.
Meet Ellie and Rain, two people with enormous power who are destined for each other. One is still new in the world and one has a long dark history (And I'm not telling you who is who). Sounds like the same fantasy story, right? Perhaps. But the characters drew me in. Ellie is not some fainting woman. Rain is not some dick. And as one quote suggests, the reader knows the book is a keeper if they fall in love with it... I feel in love. Quite hard. And it made the book impossible for me to put down.
Brown
Meet Ellie and Rain, two people with enormous power who are destined for each other. One is still new in the world and one has a long dark history (And I'm not telling you who is who). Sounds like the same fantasy story, right? Perhaps. But the characters drew me in. Ellie is not some fainting woman. Rain is not some dick. And as one quote suggests, the reader knows the book is a keeper if they fall in love with it... I feel in love. Quite hard. And it made the book impossible for me to put down.
Brown
Sunday, May 6, 2012
A Perfect Royal Mistress
A historical fiction about one of the most famous of Charles II mistresses, Nell Gwynne. This was a beautifully written account, putting the reader into the real political situation of the time. At the same time it is a romance between two unlikely individuals and how they can relate to each other. Diane Haeger paints a picture of a woman who ventures forth giving her body to three different men after swearing to never be a whore. The last one, the king, she falls in love with, yet she needs to be realistic about knowing that she won't be the only woman in his life, though she has his love.
Brown
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Skip Beat series
This is an ongoing manga series by Yoshiki Nakamura. I like manga because it's easy to read in a short amount of time. It also suits by visual needs (I'm a film major). Who wouldn't love the best of two worlds, story plus pictures?
I've seen this story on the manga sites before, but the plot summary never interested me. However, when Goodreads suggested this to me, I decided to finally try it.
The characters are engaging. They have depth that make us feel for them. They react like many people would. And then you have Kyoko, the main characters vengeful spirits. Awesome! I think I also might like Ren a little too.
Brown
I've seen this story on the manga sites before, but the plot summary never interested me. However, when Goodreads suggested this to me, I decided to finally try it.
The characters are engaging. They have depth that make us feel for them. They react like many people would. And then you have Kyoko, the main characters vengeful spirits. Awesome! I think I also might like Ren a little too.
Brown
Friday, April 27, 2012
There is a Monster At the End of This Book
This is a cute book. I remember reading it as a kid and I still enjoyed it. Not too much to say about it. The title says it all.
Brown
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Living on the Edge
I so like Romance novels, but under one condition: no gratuitous sex. Yeah, I know they'll be having sex sometime, but it needs to fit into the story. And yes there needs to be a story. I looked up Shannon Butcher, not knowing the genre she writes, because she will be attending Conquest in KC (she's also from the area, how cool is that!?).
Living on the Edge is a Romance Thriller. Lucas is trying to get Sloane back into the states for her father. Sloane is trying to rescue her friend from danger in Colombia.
I really liked this story. It was well written with promises of hidden depths. Since it is a series I'm okay that certain things weren't wrapped up, but I hope that this theme continues through the series, because I want to know what is going on. For me the characters were believable. Even down to reactions from injuries and what a pregnant woman going through a miscarriage can do (not that I have had the experience myself). If you enjoy romances with stories you'll like this book.
Living on the Edge is a Romance Thriller. Lucas is trying to get Sloane back into the states for her father. Sloane is trying to rescue her friend from danger in Colombia.
I really liked this story. It was well written with promises of hidden depths. Since it is a series I'm okay that certain things weren't wrapped up, but I hope that this theme continues through the series, because I want to know what is going on. For me the characters were believable. Even down to reactions from injuries and what a pregnant woman going through a miscarriage can do (not that I have had the experience myself). If you enjoy romances with stories you'll like this book.
Brown
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The Lost Gate
I've always been interested in characters that are needing to learn something that is being hidden from them. In fact one of my own WIP's follows this storyline. So, when one of my readers suggested I read The Lost Gate by Orson Scott Card, I followed his suggestion. (Besides the fact that he always gives excellent book advice).
The Lost Gate takes us into the world of the ex-gods. Those who once had great power and were worshipped by those with none. At least their families did. But all that changed when a gatefather closed the gates connecting them to their Westil. Now they have no way to increase their power and it's dwindling through interbreeding too much. All of the ancient families have decided that gatemages are evil and should be destroyed. ?
We follow Danny North, a gatemage with incredible power who has been told since he was little that he is a drekka (non magical) and thus is worthless and should be killed. And oh, yeah, they really do want to kill him. Then he discovers the secret that they've been keeping from him. With knowledge comes increasing danger and Danny runs. Except not all is as it seems.
The characters are entertaining. They are realistic, especially in how they act when they are hurt or angry. And hurt and angry are normal characteristics for these characters. I hope there is a sequel, because I want more of this story.
The Lost Gate takes us into the world of the ex-gods. Those who once had great power and were worshipped by those with none. At least their families did. But all that changed when a gatefather closed the gates connecting them to their Westil. Now they have no way to increase their power and it's dwindling through interbreeding too much. All of the ancient families have decided that gatemages are evil and should be destroyed. ?
We follow Danny North, a gatemage with incredible power who has been told since he was little that he is a drekka (non magical) and thus is worthless and should be killed. And oh, yeah, they really do want to kill him. Then he discovers the secret that they've been keeping from him. With knowledge comes increasing danger and Danny runs. Except not all is as it seems.
The characters are entertaining. They are realistic, especially in how they act when they are hurt or angry. And hurt and angry are normal characteristics for these characters. I hope there is a sequel, because I want more of this story.
Brown
Friday, April 13, 2012
Across the Great Barrier
Across the Great Barrier is the sequel to Thirteenth Child, where we continue following Eff Rothmer as she chooses her own path in life, still working with the animals in the menagerie. Then Eff is given an opportunity to help with a survey of plants and animals with Professor Torgeson, the newest professor. Eff takes this opportunity to be able to see what is out across the Great Barrier.
I love this alternate world story. Especially, because Patricia Wrede hasn't only changed one aspect of the world, but many. The event that changed this world's history is way back in it's past, but there were similar events. For example, there was still the war to end slavery, called in our world the Civil War, called there the Secession War. Instead of being from the United States, they are from New Columbia and are thus Columbians.
Wrede makes this all believable which I feel is essential in world creating.
I love this alternate world story. Especially, because Patricia Wrede hasn't only changed one aspect of the world, but many. The event that changed this world's history is way back in it's past, but there were similar events. For example, there was still the war to end slavery, called in our world the Civil War, called there the Secession War. Instead of being from the United States, they are from New Columbia and are thus Columbians.
Wrede makes this all believable which I feel is essential in world creating.
Brown
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Term Limits
If you know only a little about me, you know that I love fantasy and science fiction. What most people don't realize is that my reading interests are more diverse than that. I like historical fiction, autobiographies, biographies, personality books, name books :), and thrillers.
Term Limits by Vince Flynn was a suggestion. When I began to read it I was hooked. Assassins take upon them the responsibility to keep the United States Government from going further down the drain that it has been. Also, there is a little bit of revenge. Also the play on words with the title is awesome!
Flynn uses multiple view points to tell this story, giving the reader the whole picture and in the end the desire to change our government as well. Maybe nothing as drastic as killing corrupt politicians... but maybe being more realistic about it if it did happen...
It was a great read and I look forward to reading more books by Vince Flynn.
Brown
Term Limits by Vince Flynn was a suggestion. When I began to read it I was hooked. Assassins take upon them the responsibility to keep the United States Government from going further down the drain that it has been. Also, there is a little bit of revenge. Also the play on words with the title is awesome!
Flynn uses multiple view points to tell this story, giving the reader the whole picture and in the end the desire to change our government as well. Maybe nothing as drastic as killing corrupt politicians... but maybe being more realistic about it if it did happen...
It was a great read and I look forward to reading more books by Vince Flynn.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Inheritance
I finally finished Inheritance by Christopher Paolini, the last of the Inheritance Cycle. (Took me awhile because of all the other reading for classes that I needed to do.)
I am satisfied with this conclusion. I started out with Eragon and loved the story, though I felt the prose was weak. The story made me want to know more. Paolini's prose has improved greatly and I hope he continues to write. For the story, I was secretly hoping for some things to happen, (hey, we all get our hopes up), but I understand and can accept what did happen. I might like Murtagh a little better than Eragon, just because of his complications and how he could still change. I love that Paolini can write flawed characters, especially that they can see their own weaknesses. If you like battles, this book is battle heavy.
Brown
I am satisfied with this conclusion. I started out with Eragon and loved the story, though I felt the prose was weak. The story made me want to know more. Paolini's prose has improved greatly and I hope he continues to write. For the story, I was secretly hoping for some things to happen, (hey, we all get our hopes up), but I understand and can accept what did happen. I might like Murtagh a little better than Eragon, just because of his complications and how he could still change. I love that Paolini can write flawed characters, especially that they can see their own weaknesses. If you like battles, this book is battle heavy.
Brown
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Trouble With Angels
I was raised on old movies, where you knew that the heroine and hero would get together because they kissed, or because they had famous child stars. One of these stars Blue and I loved so much was Hayley Mills. We watched everything we could get our hands on that had her in it. One of my favorite movies is Trouble With Angels. Possibly because one of the main characters' name is mine. :) My family remembered this so well, they gave me the movie for Christmas. Per our Christmas tradition we began watching the movies we had received and there I finally noticed that this movie was based off of a book. My favorite type, if done right, I may add.
This book is written by Jane Trahey, and it is an autobiographical showing of her teenage years. The movie got it right. I absolutely delighted in reading the scenes and I had come to love. What makes it even better, is the fact that it is a true story. What would you do if you were sent to a boarding school ran by nuns? Exactly.
PD: I also love that this book came through an interlibrary loan from Indiana.
Brown
This book is written by Jane Trahey, and it is an autobiographical showing of her teenage years. The movie got it right. I absolutely delighted in reading the scenes and I had come to love. What makes it even better, is the fact that it is a true story. What would you do if you were sent to a boarding school ran by nuns? Exactly.
PD: I also love that this book came through an interlibrary loan from Indiana.
Brown
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Hunger Games
I was hesitant to read this since it got the same reaction as Twilight. At least in my circle of friends. Finally, with the upcoming movie, I decided to try it.
The story in short is about survival. It is written in first person, where we follow Katniss' thoughts as she makes her way through the Hunger Games, where tributes from each district fight to the death. However, she ends up going with a young man named, Peeta, who has been in love with her since she was five.
It was painful for me to see such a cyncial attitude at so young an age. And then to see her misreading so many signs, especially how she misread Peeta's true feelings. However, she was smart enough to understand Haymitch's signals. Still, I couldn't connect with Katniss. One moment she was hard and calculating and the next she is teaming up with a girl named Rue to hurt the Careers. And all because she owes her one? Can you owe someone something when you're fighting for your life? Peeta was easier to connect to, which is sad, since we only see him through Katniss perceptions of him.
An interesting read for sure, and I'm interested on how they do the movie.
The story in short is about survival. It is written in first person, where we follow Katniss' thoughts as she makes her way through the Hunger Games, where tributes from each district fight to the death. However, she ends up going with a young man named, Peeta, who has been in love with her since she was five.
It was painful for me to see such a cyncial attitude at so young an age. And then to see her misreading so many signs, especially how she misread Peeta's true feelings. However, she was smart enough to understand Haymitch's signals. Still, I couldn't connect with Katniss. One moment she was hard and calculating and the next she is teaming up with a girl named Rue to hurt the Careers. And all because she owes her one? Can you owe someone something when you're fighting for your life? Peeta was easier to connect to, which is sad, since we only see him through Katniss perceptions of him.
An interesting read for sure, and I'm interested on how they do the movie.
Brown
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