Note: Our analysis is an accompaniment to Catching Fire and not the novel itself. While it will greatly enhance your enjoyment and understanding of the book, it is not intended to stand in its place.
Due to this novel's inclusion in an inherently complex genre, an expert analysis is crucial if you wish to get the most out of your reading. The second installment in the bestselling Hunger Games trilogy, Suzanne Collins' Catching Fire challenges Katniss Everdeen in ways she didn't know were possible. A trying victors' tour is nothing compared to the nightmare awaiting Katniss when she returns home. The 75th annual Hunger Games send Katniss and Peeta back into the arena along with 22 other former winners, and this time, only one will survive. This expert analysis is your comprehensive guide to the novel, from the events to the characters and even the writing style.
Catching Fire is told from Katniss' perspective, with her concise, occasionally humorous narration. Readers get a greater look at Panem, as Katniss and Peeta travel and meet the victors from other districts as they prepare to enter the Games again. The analysis of Catching Fire includes a helpful character reference list, as well as key character analysis. It also takes you chapter by chapter through Katniss and Peeta's adventures, with insightful analysis of the twists and turns that await the District 12 victors and their newfound allies. You'll also find a detailed look at the themes and symbols at work in Catching Fire. Finally, book club discussion questions offer thought-provoking prompts and responses to serve as launch points.
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