[June 2012] 
 I remember this being more exciting, more gripping, more ... compelling, maybe. Instead it's another round of Whiny Katniss with her backup band, The Survivor's Guilt. I still liked the book well enough, but I don't remember there being so much petulance in every decision. 
 [August, 2010] 
 No spoilers! 
 Just saying--wow, what a ride this has been. Collins knows how to build suspense, and drama, and how to wrap it all up convincingly. I'm not thrilled about every decision she made, but they all have purpose and work with the larger story arc. I'm not sure there's a dropped thread anywhere in this whole series.