I think it was hopeful. It's implied that Katniss and Peeta are together for quite a long time and that he has basically learned to control the rage-y feelings, so I don't think there's much of a chance of him freaking out and killing her, considering how much he loves her. I feel like the ending was as hopeful as it could be considering the unbelievably awful political situation with Snow and Coin both being not-great options and their entire society being a mess. I was DEVASTATED when Prim died, especially since I'm completely convinced that it was Gale's bomb that killed her. It's sad that Katniss's mother didn't go back to 12, but it makes sense, I think. Considering how catatonic and useless she was for most of Katniss's life after her father died, there's no way she could handle being there missing Prim too. It's unfair to Katniss, but Katniss is stronger than her mother, emotionally, and if her mother can somehow cope with her grief by working in the hospital, it's for the best. And I sort of like that she and Gale grew apart - it's horribly sad, but - sometimes irreconcilable differences happen and I liked the realism. That was long, sorry! I just have lots of thoughts.
'Serenity'
Literary Buffistas 3: Don't Parse the Blurb, Dear.
There's more to life than watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer! No. Really, there is! Honestly! Here's a place for Buffistas to come and discuss what it is they're reading, their favorite authors and poets. "Geez. Crack a book sometime."
Argh! I just finished Hunger Games last night...
Feeling a lot of sadness and frustration, Jesse? I was right where you are a week ago.
Annoyed that I didn't get all three books before I started!
I picked up Mockingjay from the library Saturday, but then I accidentally got caught up in The Mist on television and felt in danger of a bleak overdose.
I can't decide what to do about The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, currently waiting for me at the library!
Ooh, I've been meaning to read all those books as well. I've seen the movie of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, but I think I want to read them all before I watch the other two movies. And then brace myself for what is sure to be the inferior American remake.
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is still on my shelf. I need to get past that first part, but I just haven't been able to do it yet.
Almost done with Catching Fire, though. It's breaking my heart.
My mom's bringing The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo when she flies out next week--I'm looking forward to reading it.
zuisa, I get what you're saying about being confident that Peeta has learned to control the rage, but the text didn't provide me with the level of evidence that would have satisfied me. Maybe that's sloppy storytelling, or maybe I set too high a bar.