The Hunger Games
In the ruins of a place
once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol
surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the
annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV.
Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother
and younger sister Primrose, regards it as a death sentence when she
steps forward to take her sister's place in the Games. But Katniss has
been close to dead before — and survival, for her, is second nature.
Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to
win, she will have to start making choices that will weigh survival
against humanity and life against love.
Suzanne Collins
Suzanne Collins began her career in 1991 writing for children's television, contributing to Nickelodeon classics like Clarissa Explains It All and The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo. Her storytelling talent extended to preschool favorites such as Little Bear and Oswald, and she co-wrote the acclaimed Rankin/Bass Christmas special Santa, Baby! Her work on Clifford’s Puppy Days and Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! solidified her reputation in children's media.
Collins transitioned to children's books with remarkable success. Her debut series, The Underland Chronicles, captivated readers and became a New York Times bestseller. However, it was The Hunger Games trilogy that propelled her to international fame, with the series spending over six years on The New York Times bestseller list and being translated into 52 languages. The film adaptations of The Hunger Games series broke box office records worldwide, further cementing her status as a literary powerhouse.
The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games consists of three primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads, and the series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Book Reviews
Much to my surprise a very enjoyable read.