And the ending – I think more could have been done. Also, while I know the dystopian genre grants much poetic licence, in my opinion, there were some instances where the puzzle pieces did not quite fit. The addition of dark and depressing subject matter was a little heavy handed at times, lacking the writing finesse of previous novels. While I appreciate Suzanne Collins efforts to move away from the popular but reliable formula of the first two novels to add depth to the trilogy, I think the execution of Mockingjay fell short in a couple of respects. Suzanne Collins’ novel Mockingjay does not reach the same dizzying heights of The Hunger Games and Catching Fire, but as the finale of one of the most entertaining trilogies I have read, it remains a must read. I was particularly moved by a scene in which Katniss visits a hospital ward full of District 8 residents. Again McCormick delivers a heartfelt and stirring performance. Having thoroughly enjoyed audiobook narrator Carolyn McCormick’s delivery of Hunger Games and Catching Fire, I chose to complete the series in audio. The dangers she and her compatriots face are less contrived, the baddies act with greater malice and the relationship problems are more mature. In the final instalment to the dystopian Hunger Games trilogy, Mockingjay, our heroine Katniss Everdeen is forced to grow up.
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