The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins

Cover ISBN: 9780439023528

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is a gripping dystopian novel set in the dystopian nation of Panem. The story follows the journey of Katniss Everdeen, a resilient teenager who volunteers to take her younger sister's place in the annual Hunger Games, a brutal competition where young representatives from each of the twelve districts fight to the death. The narrative explores themes of survival, sacrifice, and the struggle against oppressive power structures. Through Katniss's eyes, readers witness the harsh realities of a society that uses fear and violence to maintain control, making The Hunger Games a powerful commentary on the human condition and the fight for freedom. The Hunger Games series has developed into a media phenomenon over the 2010s and 2020s, with a fifth book, Sunrise on the Reaping, slated to be published in March 2025.

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ISBNs of note: 9780439023528

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