The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Is Here

[rednax]

The Hunger Games: Cover Speculation

I plan on bumping this thread as often as a can with any kind of information/speculation until Mockingjay comes out. I mean I need to do something until then.

Examination of the Covers

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Hunger Games: On the cover of this book, you'll see what is supposedly a Mockingjay. Notice that the Mockingjay is a little blurry and hard to make out. It's wings seem to be at rest and it is enclosed by a solid circle. The cover is dark black which could represent the lack of freedom in Panem.

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Catching Fire: On the cover of Catching Fire, you'll notice that the Mockingjay is still here. Howwever, it seems a lot more vivid than on the cover of the Hunger Games. Here, you can notice the feathers on the bird, for example. Also notice that now the bird's wings seem to be spread, as if taking off into flight. If you look at the circle surround it, it looks like something is happening to it - perhaps, being broken open. The circle also resembles a clock (like the arena does) as well as a Scope (as if the government is hunting the mockingjay). The cover is bright orange which could represent rebellion.

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Mockingjay: Surprise, surprise, the bird remains on the cover of the third book yet again. It is an incredibly vivid picture with a lot of detail. It's wings are completely spread, and it appears that it's taken full flight. This time, however, it is completely free. No circle surrounds the bird, although you can see remnants of what may have been a circle in the background. The cover is bright blue which could represent freedom.

~Rednax, eagerly awaiting August 24th, 2010

 

[Takanuva]

Re: The Hunger Games: Cover Speculation

The circle in catching fire looks a little like a rifle scope to me

 

[rednax]

Re: The Hunger Games: Cover Speculation

The circle in catching fire looks a little like a rifle scope to me

That could be a possiblity too - like the government is hunting Katniss.

~Rednax, who should have known not to post something like this the same day as Preview Wednesday

 

[Mossman]

Re: The Hunger Games: Cover Speculation

The circle in catching fire looks a little like a rifle scope to me

That could be a possiblity too - like the government is hunting Katniss.

That symbol is...

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The arena in which the quarter quell games are held. It's round, with twelve pie-shaped sections. The contestants figure out that the arena operates like a clock, with each section going "active" on the hour, moving clockwise around the arena. ("Tick tock.") But I agree they've added markings to also make it look like a scope.

 

[rednax]

Re: The Hunger Games: Cover Speculation

The circle in catching fire looks a little like a rifle scope to me

That could be a possiblity too - like the government is hunting Katniss.

That symbol is...

Spoiler Alert!

The arena in which the quarter quell games are held. It's round, with twelve pie-shaped sections. The contestants figure out that the arena operates like a clock, with each section going "active" on the hour, moving clockwise around the arena. ("Tick tock.") But I agree they've added markings to also make it look like a scope.

Thanks. I added that to the post.

 

[rednax]

Re: The Hunger Games: Less than a Month until Mockingjay

Less than a month away!

~Rednax

 

[LordEsenwienIV]

Re: The Hunger Games: Less than a Month until Mockingjay

Less than a month away!

~Rednax

I can't wait!!!

 

[rednax]

Re: The Hunger Games: One Week Away

Just one week away from Mockingjay. Unfortunately, I'll be on vacation the week it comes out. So I'll have to wait until we get back to start it.

~Rednax

 

[nyys]

Re: The Hunger Games: One Week Away

This must be a pretty anticipate book as while on vaca I saw a lot of folks reading Hunger Games, which was an easy ice breaker to start a conversation, and when I mention the 3rd book coming out shortly, they already knew.

nyys, counting the days

 

[rednax]

Re: The Hunger Games: One Week Away

Any last minute predictions before the final book?

~Rednax

 

[rym]

Re: The Hunger Games: One Week Away

Any last minute predictions before the final book?

~Rednax

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I am completely in the minority with everyone I know that's read these books, but I think Gale and Katniss end up together. No Peeta, No way.

Oh, and they all just fawn over how awesome and fantastic Peeta is, yet, but I just don't see how a forced relationship can be the one. Otherwise, what's the purpose of having Gale in the book in the first place?

I know I don't know and can't wait to find out.

 

[Chilling Touch]

Re: The Hunger Games: One Week Away

Did you guys read catching fire? I did. Is there a third out yet?

~CT, hopefully.

 

[rym]

Re: The Hunger Games: One Week Away

Less than a week buddy!

 

[Killer Lawnmower]

Re: The Hunger Games: One Week Away

Hey, what do you guys think about Hunger Games? Sounds like you all love it; favorite, almost favorite??? I just want to know what you guys think.

By the way I have a scenario my friends made for the book in my map thread.

 

[rednax]

Re: The Hunger Games: One Week Away

Any last minute predictions before the final book?

~Rednax

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I am completely in the minority with everyone I know that's read these books, but I think Gale and Katniss end up together. No Peeta, No way.

Oh, and they all just fawn over how awesome and fantastic Peeta is, yet, but I just don't see how a forced relationship can be the one. Otherwise, what's the purpose of having Gale in the book in the first place?

I know I don't know and can't wait to find out.

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Obviously she ends up with Gale. The whole romance part of Hunger Games is the same as Twilight. The first introduced is always the one who will prevail.

Any predictions about who will die?

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I'm thinking President Snow, Cinna, and maybe the Avox girl. I also am a little
worried that Peeta might sacrifice himself to save someone else.

A couple more thoughts.

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What role will the Avoxes play in the final book?

What role will District thirteen play?

Will there be a 76th Hinger Games in any way, shape or form?

Remember as you post comments about the book in this thread, to use spoiler tags.

If there's anything that doesn't make sense, post here, and I'll ask it at my school's book discussion club.

~Rednax

 

[Chilling Touch]

Re: The Hunger Games: One Week Away

Ohh. Going to buy that one.

 

[Mossman]

Re: The Hunger Games: One Week Away

Prediction-

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I predict her father is alive. I think the mine explosion was a cover, and he's been fighting in the rebellious district.

Also, it's been great to see how many of my students from last year are counting down the days until the release- some of them did not even read for pleasure before we read Hunger Games in class.

 

[rednax]

Re: The Hunger Games: One Week Away

I like your idea a lot Mossman.

~Rednax

 

[mysterium]

Re: The Hunger Games: One Week Away

I just got a copy! This will be interesting... Must...resist...the...urge...to...peak...ahead
Gasp!

 

[Killer Lawnmower]

Re: The Hunger Games: One Week Away

Picked it up about an hour ago. I'm only on like page 50!!! Hurry up. Just finished the book Lawnmower!!!!