At some point, I'll take the time to write a real review. Meanwhile, does "wow" suffice? "Catching Fire" is a stunning follow-up to "The Hunger Games". I just finished "Catching Fire" about two minutes ago, and it left me panting for the next (and final) book in the trilogy... which unfortunately will be probably a long time coming. While a bit slow to start, "Catching Fire" really... um... catches fire by its midpoint and keeps burning -- hot and fast -- until the powerful conclusion. Highly recommended, but read "The Hunger Games" first. Suzanne Collins really knows how to create tension and build a strong plot, and at this point I'd read whatever she has to offer.