Totally agree with what your saying, I really disliked Mockingjay too but I think you should still finish it. I don't think its completely fair to critique a series unless you've read all of it (and it will give you a lot more arguing points :p).
I really couldnt stand Katniss in Mockingjay, I wouldn't say I found her selfish, just obnoxiously self-righteous. Most of it had to do with the failure of the author though, the world building is a total fail, I feel like you have just a faint taste of who the people of District 12 are and why they act like they do. I think its totally unfair to them tbh. Also she completely failed at portraying PTSD imo, she puts Katniss through so much torture but then the way she makes her seem after is just wrong. She does seem selfish at points, yes, but I think that is just the authors failings at showing her coping. It might also have to do with it being a young adult book instead of an adult book, but if that is the case I would say she should not tackle such dense subjects if they arent going to be handled right.
Absolutely agree with your every word. Personally I think it is more important to get all the points you mentioned right in the young adult book because there is more chance that the book will affect the minds of young adults who are still in formative stage.
I really couldnt stand Katniss in Mockingjay, I wouldn't say I found her selfish, just obnoxiously self-righteous. Most of it had to do with the failure of the author though, the world building is a total fail, I feel like you have just a faint taste of who the people of District 12 are and why they act like they do. I think its totally unfair to them tbh. Also she completely failed at portraying PTSD imo, she puts Katniss through so much torture but then the way she makes her seem after is just wrong. She does seem selfish at points, yes, but I think that is just the authors failings at showing her coping. It might also have to do with it being a young adult book instead of an adult book, but if that is the case I would say she should not tackle such dense subjects if they arent going to be handled right.
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