Suzanne Collins: Frasi in inglese (pagina 25)

“Never underestimate the power of a brillian stylist.”

“Allow me to translate, Twitchtip said, not even bothering to move. "She said if you don't stop your incessant babble, that big rat sitting in the boat next to you will rip your head off.”

“What does this mean? It means I get to spend the morning having the hair ripped off my body while Peeta sleeps in.”

“Doors are for those who lack enemies.”

“The rat was merely trying to sleep. Believe me, pup, if I had wanted to kill you we wouldn’t be having this conversation,” said Ripred.”

“But there was only one kiss that made me feel something stir deep inside. Only one that made me want more. But my head wound started bleeding and he made me lie down.”

“My mother just wanted me to forget it. So, of course, every word was immediately, irrevocably branded into my brain.”

“The odds are never in our favour.”

“And then, when he’s been underwater so long I feel certain he’s drowned, his head pops up right next to me and I start. “Don’t do that,” I say. “What? Come up or stay under?” he says. “Either. Neither. Whatever”

“That was the one thing I had going for me. Taking care of your family.”

“I'm running on hate. When the energy from that ebbs I'll be worthless.”

“Katniss, got that spile?" Finnick asks, snapping me back to reality.”

“This is what birds see. Only they're free and safe. The very opposite of me.”

“I'm not good at talking about myself.”

“For a second, I'm afraid he's dying. I have to remind myself that I don't care.”

“The pounding music, the cheers, the admiration work their way into my blood, and I can’t suppress my excitement. Cinna has given me a great advantage. No one will forget me. Not my look, not my name. Katniss. The girl who was on fire.”

“We have to joke about it because the alternative is to be scared”

“Just don't die for me, you won't be doing me any favour!”

“And once we reach the city, my stylist will dictate my look for the opening ceremonies tonight anyway. I just hope I get one who doesn't think nudity is the last word in fashion.”