Katniss the Cattail by Valerie Estelle Frankel

Wondering about what you might find in Katniss the Cattail? Here is a small sampling of some of the information I found so captivating:

Knowing the history behind the names really brings a new depth to the characters. I do hope the movies can pull off this subtle characterization. It makes me want to reread the series with a more critical eye so I can appreciate the literary genius that is named Suzanne Collins. I couldn't help but stop and think about how a particular character interacted in the book how they were described. Everytime I read something 'new' about a character, my brain started turning. I devoured this book the moment I opened my mailbox. There is no challenging that but did you realize that almost every name in this book has some link back to Roman civilization? More importantly, to the overthrowing of Caesar? Amazing stuff. The plant names and 'big' symbols are easy to dissect. Sure, you may think you have already figured out the majority of the books' hidden meanings, but let me assure you-you are wrong. This book explains the symbolism throughout the series. If you are a fan of The Hunger Games, you owe it to yourself to get a copy of Katniss the Cattail. Frankel, I realize how brilliant Suzanne Collins really is. But now, after reading Katniss the Cattail by Valerie E. I was a little disgruntled by the quick wrap up in Mockingjay. When I originally finished The Hunger Games trilogy, I had mixed feelings. If you're a fan of The Hunger Games, you need this book! Period. There are some books that just deserve a permanent home.

Effie the saint and Finnick the Irish hero.

How eighteen of the characters are used in Shakespeare’s plays.

From Alma Coin to Wiress you’ll learn about Everything Hunger Games, packed into one volume. In her series, Collins not only weaves a heroic tale of deep complexity but harnesses the power of Shakespeare and Rome to retell an ancient epic of betrayal, violence, and glory on the stage of an apocalyptic future.

Who was Cinna? What do the hawthorn and primrose symbolize? Or President Snow’s roses and Peeta’s bread? What about Katniss’s last name? Bringing details from myths, herbal guides, military histories, and the classics, English professor and award-winning pop culture author Valerie Estelle Frankel sheds light on the deeper meanings behind Panem’s heroes and villains in this hottest of YA trilogies.

Katniss the Cattail by Valerie Estelle Frankel