The Neglect Was Temporary

Yesterday a package was waiting inside the screen door when we got home from the farm. I knew what it was before even opening it. I've been anxiously awaiting it's arrival.

Alas, I didn't even have the privilege of ripping the box to shreds in a zealous effort to handle the much awaited goods. I was talking to our neighbor when Sweet Cheeks came out of the house holding up a new, crisp copy of Mockingjay announcing "Look momma - this is what was in the package".

Mockingjay is the third and final book in the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. Rest assured, I exaggerate my obsession for the series. But I have really been looking forward to reading this book.

So, yesterday I neglected my household to read - nay, devour - the book. Nick Jr. was the designated babysitter, the house was covered in spilled goldfish, and dinner nearly burned.

That's how I get when I'm reading a good book. The rest of the world ceases to exist, which is a huge source of frustration for Otterpop. Understandably. And why I wanted to finish the book so quickly. Well, one of the reasons.

Now it's finished and I'm really needing to talk to someone about it. I guess that's the drawback of being a quick reader when a new book comes out.

I'm not sure how I feel about the book. I did really like it, but I was left feeling the end was rushed. I do think the way Collins leaves the story of Katniss and Panem is fitting. I only wish she would have taken more time to develop that part of the story.

Regardless, it's a great series that I recommend.