The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug

The Book

The middle section of the Hobbit story is made up of a series of minor adventures whilst Bilbo and the dwarf's continue their journey towards the Lonely Mountain and Smaug the Dragon's lair.
Firstly there is a brief stay with Beorn, a Grizzly Adams sort of guy, who can metamorphose into a bear. He represents the wild and unpredictable nature of the great outdoors, for although he offers shelter and food, there is never the feeling that the visitors are completely safe or at ease. They remain locked indoors at night whilst the bear roams in the moonlight.

Catching Fire

The Book

I somehow expected something different from the second part of the Hunger Games trilogy. It was gripping and I enjoyed the story, but we have been here before. Once the 74th Hunger Games had ended and Peeta and Katniss had rebelled against the system, I expected the revolutionary movement to begin. Katniss would instigate mass protest and defeat the oppressive Capitol and President Snow.