The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Summary
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In a brutal dystopia where children fight to the death on live TV, Suzanne Collins' bestseller sparked a global phenomenon. Inspired by reality shows and war footage, this haunting tale of survival has captivated 50+ countries. What would you sacrifice to stay alive?
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When Survival Becomes Spectacle
What happens when a society turns the murder of children into must-see TV? In the nation of Panem, built on the ruins of North America, this isn't a hypothetical question-it's an annual ritual. The Capitol, dripping in wealth and excess, forces each of its twelve impoverished districts to send two teenagers into an arena where they fight to the death. Only one can emerge. The rest become entertainment, their final moments broadcast to a nation forced to watch. This is the Hunger Games, a punishment for a long-ago rebellion and a reminder of who holds power. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen never imagined she'd become a tribute until her twelve-year-old sister's name echoes through the town square. Without thinking, Katniss volunteers to take her place, stepping into a nightmare designed not just to kill her, but to make her death compelling television.
The Machinery of Oppression
Playing for Your Life
The Arena's Brutal Logic
Love as Strategy, Strategy as Love
The Aftermath and the Flame
Carrying Fire Forward
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