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Kathryn
I cried tears of happiness that I was finally done with this boring book.
Drew
No. In my opinion it was rushed, so parts where I should have felt at least sad didn't have the impact I feel that Collins was aiming for.
Becky Fiser
Yes. I cried a lot. For Finnick and then Prim the most.
Piper
Yes OMG! I don't understand why everybody thinks that it is a let-down! I reckon it is a great ending to an AMAZING series!
Ally || the Inkblot ||
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Kimani Lauren
I haven't cried over a book in years. This one had me rocking myself and telling myself that everything was going to be okay. The last four chapters were just...
Katherine Burgess
I cried so much for all the time I wasted on this overdramatized letdown.
Primbookreads
I cried for Finnick. :'(
Paulina
Yes, I cried at the end of the book. I loved that tragic ending.
Doctor Robotix
I think Gales story was pretty much ruined. Apart from that, Its a pretty good book.
And for those who thought Finnick and prims death was not nescessary, here are my thoughts:
Collins wanted the book to seem like the unimaginable is always possible. She wanted something to happen that would trigger Katniss's mental state. She knew this had to happen at some point and she knew Prim was the trigger. Because Katniss held that special grasp of love for her sister, not the type of love that she would ever give to Finnick, Peeta, Gale or even her own Mother. Its something she would treasure. Apparently the only girl she cared about so strongly. Collins also wanted to lead the fans into the wrong direction. She wanted the fans to believe that the Capitol is the only enemy. But as many people would say "Not every thing is Black and White". She then wanted to shock the fans into reality of knowing the truth of Prims death. Prim had the die, and that was it. Finnick also had to die so that the fans would get a horror shock and to be prepared for the following events. If that didnt happen to Finn then I suppose he would be completely mentally unwell (And that would mean Collins would have to admit it to her fans.) For someone who'd been closer to a monster, almost killed and spared, there is absolutely no telling what could be contain in his own mind in aftermath.
And for those who thought Finnick and prims death was not nescessary, here are my thoughts:
Collins wanted the book to seem like the unimaginable is always possible. She wanted something to happen that would trigger Katniss's mental state. She knew this had to happen at some point and she knew Prim was the trigger. Because Katniss held that special grasp of love for her sister, not the type of love that she would ever give to Finnick, Peeta, Gale or even her own Mother. Its something she would treasure. Apparently the only girl she cared about so strongly. Collins also wanted to lead the fans into the wrong direction. She wanted the fans to believe that the Capitol is the only enemy. But as many people would say "Not every thing is Black and White". She then wanted to shock the fans into reality of knowing the truth of Prims death. Prim had the die, and that was it. Finnick also had to die so that the fans would get a horror shock and to be prepared for the following events. If that didnt happen to Finn then I suppose he would be completely mentally unwell (And that would mean Collins would have to admit it to her fans.) For someone who'd been closer to a monster, almost killed and spared, there is absolutely no telling what could be contain in his own mind in aftermath.
Katniss Everdeen
Yes! You are not alone!!!
Lily H
Yes, I cried but who wouldn't in the end when Buttercup and Katniss are crying I cried. I even have water stains in my book to prove it!
Voldemort
Nope, which is funny because I often cried about Naruto... Beats me!
Brittany Lange
Yes, I cried when Finnick and Prim died. However, I cried the most when Peeta, Katniss and Haymitch were writing the book together.
Bookworm
I cried for Prim then I cried because I finished this book! :(
Sammie
No it wasn't as sad as I thought it would it be. I do cry over books a lot but surprisingly I didn't. I think I was more shocked than sad. I think I just sat there mad at the book. But I bet I'll cry in the movies. Especially mockingjay part 2. :(
Meg
I cried during The Hunger Games. I cried during Catching Fire. I stared incredulously during the Mockingjay.
Kyle
I didn't cry. Go ahead, think I'm heartless. I'm really not.
Lara Lightwood
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Sameera
oh yes! how can one not get affected by such a tragic ending!
Sani
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Lea
I cried for hours when I finished the book. I don't want it to end!
Emma
For like 3 hours.
Gilles laforge
That book was so intense that my tears were to emotional to come out
Saxitlurg
I only cried for 20 minutes. (couldn't handle it)
Jacob
No, but it was sad at when the characters died.
Rebecca Leonard-archuleta
I bawled like a baby...
Caden L
no but it was a very good book
Danny Knorek
I, honestly, only cried at the very end
Reading-Girl2
As you can probably see from the varying comments below, this book was, too most people, one of the extreme polls (amazing, or horrible). I wonder how this could be. Of course everyone's opinion is different but these extremities rarely happen (I think). So, perhaps the reason that 'The Hunger Games' or especially 'The Mockingjay' gets these different reactions is because of the two types of people that are reading it. (Just a theory) The ones that loved it, new readers. The ones that didn't, experienced readers. Of course I know for a fact that this isn't true in some cases, but what other reason could there be? Girls, Boys? No, I'm a girl and I didn't enjoy it. Younger, Older? I'm going to say no because I'm pretty sure a lot of older people liked it (and because it's too vague).
It'll have to remain a mystery for now. But, just to say, most people I know agree that it was the ending that was the biggest let down. So, maybe, it's people who think that stuff like that is okay, people who think it's cliché.
It'll have to remain a mystery for now. But, just to say, most people I know agree that it was the ending that was the biggest let down. So, maybe, it's people who think that stuff like that is okay, people who think it's cliché.
Jessica
I cried when it was finished because its officially all done, no more movies, no more books. Not sure what to do for the rest of my life.
Isa AB
Yes! Cried so much. But I also think the end could be better.
Christina Loyolacabral
I cried when Buttercup made his way home and Kattness took care of his paw
Ammar Moujood
Yes. I cried when prim passed away and when the book finished sluggish
Abbi Jones
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Breanna
I started to cry at the end
Seeyeun Lee
not at all...
This book was a disappointment. :(
This book was a disappointment. :(
Arpita Das
Yes, it will be a downright lie to say that this book didn't touch my heart and that i didn't cry. And Oh! The Hanging Tree. it went perfectly with the book, I mostly cried when Peeta becomes Hijacked and when Prim And Finnick die. Suzanne definitely has outdone herself in creating the most strongest female heroine, really sometimes in my hardships, i look upon Katniss for inspiration, for strength. Believe me there is no denying it, an emotional reader has to (must) cry while reading this one.
Valentina Mahecha
I was angry a little.
Sophia
cried for the people that died
Rachel
I listened to this on audiobook while driving. I had to try really hard not to cry because I needed to see to drive. I cried mostly for Finnick. I didn't feel as sad about Prim I think because her death was so sudden and didn't have any emotional build up.
Sam Gambill
yes i did cry did uk?
Newb
I cried for Finnick and Rue, and a bit for Prim.
Sydneyct912
I did cry a little at the end of the book, but I quickly stopped crying when I remembered my parents were home. But I still tear up at the mention of Finnick's wedding, his death, or his kid, so.
Sofia
I cried when I finished the series. And creid for Finnick.
David Fhu
I cried over a lot of characters in the book. It remind me of people around me who are in the similar situation. Everyone have a story behind it, but still force to smile in front of others.
Mina Ehab
I cried rivers especially after the part where Katniss says "She's not coming back! She's never ever coming back here again!"
Mae Jackson
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Andreea
I didn't cry, but I had never been so disturbed by a book.
Krystal
I cried about Prim and at the very end also
Swapnil Maddula
I cried a lot for wasting precious time on this disappointing and weird book.
Nothenry
I cried because the quality of the book was so bad.
Belinda
I cried a lot but I cry in all books so I guess I am not a good statistic.
Vanesa
I don't use to cry with books and movies, and although there are sad and critical moments, I haven't let loose any tear.
Na'zyia
yes i cried. And i found that you will find some sad moments in the book and in the movie :*(
Ash †Reviews of a FearStreetZombie†
Oh yeah. I hate to reread a few parts a few times for it to actually register in my mind.
Kuni
I cried so much towards the end of the book, it wasn't even funny.
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