The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Set in a dystopian future, the novel revolves around a teenager named Katniss Everdeen, who lives in a post-apocalyptic nation where the government, in order to maintain control, forces each of its twelve districts to send a boy and girl to participate in a televised annual event. This event, known as the Hunger Games, is a fight to the death. When Katniss's younger sister is selected to participate, Katniss volunteers to take her place. The book follows her struggle for survival in the cruel game, against the backdrop of a brewing rebellion against the oppressive regime.

The 2366th greatest book of all time


Published
2008
Nationality
American
Type
Fiction
Pages
374
Words
99,750
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
Hungerspelen
Die Tribute von Panem
Los Juegos del Hambre
Hunger Games
Igrzyska Śmierci
Jocurile Foamei
Juegos del Hambre
Açlık Oyunları

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