I'm too old to like this book but honestly I don't care. Completely gripping. Read it immediately.

The final book in the series, and if I’m to be completely honest I’m not sure where I stand on it. On the one hand there were many aspects of the book that I enjoyed yet on the other hand I felt like there was quite a bit to be desired through the behaviour of certain characters and the way in which certain events played out. Focusing on the good, there were many moments to keep you on the edge. It continued on with the story in the dramatic style that we have seen thus far, bringing us towards an ending which brings everything together. Many moments pull upon your heartstrings – so much so that I’m unsure whether I will ever be capable of watching particular scenes when it comes to the film adaptation – along with many moments which leave you smiling at the small joys which appear in this distorted world. That being said, there were some things I really did not like. I have no wish to spoil the ending yet I feel as though it went back on many things which had been said throughout the series. I understand why it ended in the manner it did but I really wish it hadn’t. Of course that is just my view and I’m sure many will have a different opinion on the matter. As a whole I feel as though the conclusion was a little bit of a mixed bag. Even though there was more good than bad I wasn’t quite as content as I would thought I would be. Nonetheless, if you’ve read the first two books it goes without saying that you need to read this one and find out exactly how it ends.

I don't know if it's the huge propaganda the book got or the fact that it was chosen the best book in 2010 by many book communities, but I did really expect Mockingjay to be much better. Suzanne Collins does depend on the element of surprise but not as skilfully as in Books I and II. On the other hand, I liked that Collins chose to be "realistic". At the same time, she did her best to give her readers some of what they want, creating a balance between achieving credibility and pleasing her readers.

Loved the first two in the series and couldn't wait for this one,but a little complicated. Had to re-read chapters to make sure I knew exactly what was going on. Katniss, the heroine, has changed thanks to being part of the Hunger Games twice, so her character has also changed (not for the best.) Very sad about Peeta, whilst reading that part of the book I read faster because I wanted him to be alright again! In my opinion, the ending involving Prim was very sad, almost un-nescessarily sad. At that point Katniss loses everything that keeps her sane, she does go slightly crazy at the end. Very sad book all round.

‘Mockingjay’ by author Suzanne Collins (Part 3 – The Hunger Games Trilogy) was harder to get into than the first two novels in the trilogy but ended up being full of never-ending plot twists, character transformations and emotional turmoil. Some have said that ‘Mockingjay’ was not as good as the others in the trilogy and that they did not enjoy the book. I would have to disagree; yes it may have been slow to get going but the depth of the story is so much ...thicker, having layer upon layer build up to a rich picture in the readers mind. As with ‘Catching Fire’, ‘Mockingjay’ continues the story of Panem without hindrance to the reader or the storyline. District 13 and the rebels are on the uprise and the Capitol is at threat from all angles. Katniss Everdeen is now an even bigger threat but not just to President Snow. Having friend and foe on both sides of the ‘Coin’, Katniss takes matters into her own hands once more. In the battle not to just free Panem from tyranny but also her own mind, Katniss is caught in the crossfire too many times and cannot seem to rely on those she trusted not so long ago. Numerable losses along the way and misfortune at every stage, showing that we all must battle on to reach our final destination/goal. ‘Mockingjay’ was a joy to read and a pleasure to pick up and wind down with after a hectic day. One would say an unexpected ending to say the least. Collins has definitely ensnared the minds of a generation. Perhaps not the style/genre of book(s) for all to love but nonetheless she has managed to get our young folk reading and wanting to pick up a book rather than be distracted by today’s fast pace society. Thank you Suzanne Collins for taking ones mind on an adventure and for allowing one to venture off into the unknown. 'Keep Readng, Keep Living'