The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
In a dystopian future, Katniss Everdeen competes in a deadly televised competition to save her district.
Summary
The Hunger Games is a dystopian novel by Suzanne Collins. It is set in a future where the Capitol selects a boy and a girl from the twelve districts to fight to the death on live television. Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister's place in the games. She and her male counterpart, Peeta, are pitted against bigger, stronger representatives, some of whom have trained for this their whole lives. Katniss and Peeta's fates are intertwined and they must both make impossible choices to survive the deadly game.
Interpretation
The Hunger Games is a story of survival and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. It is a story of courage and determination in the face of a cruel and oppressive regime. It is a story of hope and the power of the human spirit to overcome even the most dire of circumstances.
Who is this book for?
The Hunger Games is suitable for young adults and adults alike.
Keywords
Dystopian, Fiction, Adventure, Survival, Television