The Hunger Games/Catching Fire/Mockingjay

[spookybell]

That is very interesting. When I finish the book I am reading now, I am going to re-read Hunger Games & Catching Fire. I understand how Katniss would need to always think of herself (and family) herself. I am going to pay attention to how it transpires to Kat taking care of others.

[LadyDi]

Ditto to spookybell. I need to re-read before I can comment.
However, wasn't her first act, to volunteer in her sister's place, more for her family before herself?

[spookybell]

Yes indeed, Katniss' first and immediate reaction was, without hesitation, to take Prim's place.

(I am reading "Gregor the Overlander" now... not as good. Not even close)

[blasphemous_contessa]

yeah, her first reaction to having a family member threatened. To me it seems like Kat sees her closest loved ones as an extension of herself. It would hurt mor eto watch Prim suffer than to suffer herself. So her selfless act is also a little bit selfish (but what isn't)

[SethisMine]

I can understand how Katniss feels though. I wouldn't be able to let anything bad happen to those I love. She has a protective characteristic, that I admire. Everything she does is for the survival of herself, and her family and friends. Of course she seems quite a bit selfless, but I think that if I was in her position, I would feel the same way. I would hate thinking that my actions would bring around downfall or hurt to someone I love, and to someone who doesn't deserve it.

[blasphemous_contessa]

here's an interesting Hunger Games fanfiction. http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4767311/1/T ... thers_Eyes it's Peeta's POV in the first book but in a totally non redundant way

[debussygirl]

^^I read that it's SO GOOD! I wish it were finished, I want to read the rest so bad! I love being in Peeta's head.
Haha...I actually posted my very first fanfic today, and it's for Hunger Games. It's Haymitch telling it with his own flashbacks. I only have 2 chapters up, but I plan on updating it at least once a week.
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5804480/1/Afterlife

[blasphemous_contessa]

I clicked it, I'll get to it as soon as I finish my serials.

does anyone know of any good Gale or Prim centric stories?

[debussygirl]

No, I've looked for a Gale one, but the one I found I didn't really like.

[spookybell]

I've started reading Hunger Games again. I'm just at the beginning where Katniss is jumping in front of Prim.

So far I notice, knowing what is going to happen, I am far more emotional, lol
Seeing Katniss with Gale in the beginning - she see's him 100% as a good friend, similar to a cousin. There is no love, lust, desire, nothing... just respect and a bit of judgment. I remember thinking this when I first read it.

I have not researched the book really, just read it. I CAN say that, I feel quite certain that Suzanne Collins knew exactly where she was going to end up in book 3... it is set up from the very beginning, quite clear as day.

We have not met Peeta yet.

It is also crystal clear that Katniss' priority is 100% taking care of her family, especially of her sister. Even when she is so pissed off and angry adn practically hating her mother, there is no thought of abandoning her. She is generally selfless with her family.