tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1850058777076718871.post4825365007868511281..comments2011-08-12T14:52:06.955-07:00Comments on Lack of Leisure Book Club: Choose Your TeamK.A.Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02060788321490530528noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1850058777076718871.post-64880221976802837602010-08-25T21:45:30.147-07:002010-08-25T21:45:30.147-07:00I am hopeful that something could develop between ...I am hopeful that something could develop between Gale and Katniss, as much as I admire Peeta's character. I agree with Brittany's point that Katniss has to not only find her self worth, but also overcome the most basic challenges of existence (ie, starvation, threat of death, protecting her family), before she can allow herself the luxury of romantic love. In a sense, the same could be said for Gale, though his feelings for Katniss seem to be more developed. That being said, I would be delighted to see love come to fruition between Katniss and either of those fine fellas in a nice tidy ending with no broken hearts (a la Twilight Saga). Am I asking too much?Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02370965822340095563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1850058777076718871.post-23999245558469439922010-08-24T22:46:15.976-07:002010-08-24T22:46:15.976-07:00I am so fascinated to see who they cast in the mov...I am so fascinated to see who they cast in the movie.... :) And I finished Mockinjay TWO HOURS AGO!!!!!!!!!!!! Savor it people, it's over too fast.Yuliyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02252255511008814726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1850058777076718871.post-11267899953108558152010-08-24T16:47:17.205-07:002010-08-24T16:47:17.205-07:00Peeta is definitely my man. His devotion to Katnis...Peeta is definitely my man. His devotion to Katniss is unshakable and yet self deprecating in the same breath. Think about his token into the arena-a mockingjay locket with a picture of Kat's mom and sister opposite a picture of Gale. He knows she doesn't love him, and as much as it breaks his heart, her happiness is all that matters. Isn't he really Prince Charming? Blond, broad, articulate and from the right side of the tracks as the baker's son? But Katniss has to find her own self worth before she can believe any one could actually love her in that way. <br /><br />Going back to your point about sex and YA lit, I think what is so appealing about the way relationship are handled has to do with that spark. Teenage love brings you back to a place where just kisses are enough to fill your belly with butterflies and everything is shiny and new. You don't need the full on sex scene because just the idea of new intimacy is tantalizing enough. There is room for the reader to provide their own feelings and memories (as an adult reader) without having them spelled out for you. There really is something to leaving a bit to the imagination.<br /><br />I hope my man pulls through. Better go read some more Mockingjay and find out!Mama's Felt Cafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487660250292193319noreply@blogger.com