The best I can say is I really liked the plotting. Plenty of twists and turns pushed me to read to the last page. It’s the perfect material for a film series.
The worst I can say is that Suzanne Collins writes a bad narrative. I can’t remember how many times I winced when there was less story telling and more story synopsis. The other thing that dug at me was that the tale is suppose to be told from Katniss’ perspective. She’s narrating not in a voice of a girl living in Appalachia (which is quite distinctive) but in a more formal style of someone heeding The Elements Of Style (Strunk & White).
Having put that down in print, I must add that the final chapter and epilogue are quite satisfying. Katniss and Peeta are damaged inside and out, but they manage to keep their demons at bay with love and a determination to live as decent people.