The Hunger Games
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Suzanne Collins
The first book in the ground-breaking Hunger Games trilogy. "A violent, jarring, speed-rap of a novel that generates nearly constant suspense. . . . I couldn't stop reading." Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly "I was so obsessed with this book. . . . The Hunger Games is amazing."Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilightsaga "Brilliantly plotted and perfectly paced."John Green, The New York Times Book Review Set in a dark vision of the near future, a terrifying reality TV show is taking place. Twelve boys and twelve girls are forced to appear in a live event called The Hunger Games. There is only one rule: kill or be killed. When sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen steps forward to take her younger sister's place in the games, she sees it as a death sentence. But Katniss has been close to death before. For her, survival is second nature. Three books, four films and one worldwide phenomenon, The Hunger Gameschanged the face of global YA. All three of the Hunger Gamesoriginal novels have been made into major feature films, starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson & Liam Hemsworth The best-selling prequel to The Hunger Games, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, was a global number one feature film in autumn 2023 and a number one New York Times and The Times bestseller in hardback in May 2020. OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES Catching Fire Mockingjay The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Sunrise On the Reaping - the fifth book in theHunger Games - soon to be a major feature film in November 2026 The Hunger Gamesillustrated edition released in October 2024
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Author
Suzanne Collins
Pages
464
Publisher
Scholastic
Published Date
2011-12
ISBN
1407133179 9781407133171
Ratings
Google: 4.5
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"REREAD: And thus, the golden standard for dystopian novels was born. It’s been years since I read this, and I genuinely forgot how good it is. The pacing, Katniss’s perspective and personality, the world building. Suzanne Collins is in a league all her own."
Madeline Glanton
"Book one (this) is the best among three in the series. This part has the best storyline and excitement. I wish I can recommend reading the entire set but definitely ENJOY this one... "
Salim Hemdani
"The Hunger Games has always been one of my favorite trilogies, especially since they were made so well into movies. I first read this series when I really started to dig my teeth into the dystopian genre. I'm glad I'm reading it again, I still love it. "
Mia Corkum
"I love the Hunger Games, the story was so intriguing and yet sad seeing how they use children for their entertainment in a totally different world that we live in. Remind of the Roman Gladiators that have to fight for their life’s. Using children is just barbaric. This was not a book I read during school, I bought it at a thrift shop without its dust cover and decided to read it and love it. The other books I bought it. I am a total fan of the books. This book came out when I was an adult."
Norma Blanco
"Good read, but you knew that."
Caleigh Knight
"Very fast-paced, this dystopian novel integrates an action packed plot with dense and interesting characters, all the while introducing a complex dystopian universe. I never felt confused and recommend this for readers of all ages interested in a fast-moving novel with a survival, romance, and political feel. Each character is written with care and the book adds a great amount of understanding to the plot, even if you've seen the movies already. I will note that this book moves extremely quickly - there is little fluff or text describing the setting. If you have a good imagination and dislike filler, this is for you."
Rori Rodriguez
"I have read them all. This author is great. "
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Krystle poirier
"i don't remember much, but I just do not like the writing...I seldom say this, but I think the movies are better."
Rowan McCrindle
"My favorite book ever! The character development, the story, the intensity.<br/><br/>https://open.spotify.com/playlist/171VbmlPIZpCYIYUvzgTuf?si=KrapldmoRYyHKmilhD8VBQ"
Abby
"It has been about 10 years since I read this book and it held up so well. Dare I say it hit harder reading as an adult. May the odds be ever in our favor. "
kelsey
