Synopsis
THE HUNGER GAME --heralded by critics as reminiscent of reality television's SURVIVOR, Shirley Jackson's disturbing short story "The Lottery," and other apocalyptic fare--takes place in Panem, where North America once existed. Amidst the desperation of the poor and the tyranny of the wealthy, a terrifying annual event called the Hunger Games pits 24 poverty-stricken kids against one another until only one triumphs. When Katniss's sister is chosen, she takes her place and must fight for not only her life but the welfare of everyone in her district. With humor and clever plotting, Suzanne Collins has created a thrilling and gripping series. A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2008 and a New York Times Notable Children's Book of 2008.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2008-10-01 | | Narrated by: | Carolyn McCormick | | Edition Description: | Unabridged |
| Size | | Height: | 6.0 in | | Width: | 5.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 9.6 oz |
Industry Reviews
"With clear inspiration from Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" and the Greek tale of Theseus, Collins has created a brilliantly imagined dystopia, where the Capitol is rich and the rest of the country is kept in abject poverty, where the poor battle to the death for the amusement of the rich. Impressive world-building, breathtaking action and clear philosophical concerns make this volume, the beginning of a planned trilogy, as good as THE GIVER and more exciting"
(09/01/2008)
"Collins's characters are completely realistic and sympathetic as they form alliances and friendships in the face of overwhelming odds; the plot is tense, dramatic, and engrossing."
(09/01/2008)
"[A] brilliantly plotted and perfectly paced new novel...[T]he considerable strength of the novel comes in Collins's convincingly detailed world-building and her memorably complex and fascinating heroine. In fact, by not calling attention to itself, the text disappears in the way a good font does: nothing stands between Katniss and the reader, between Panem and America."
(11/09/2008)
"SURVIVOR meets "the Lottery" as the author of the popular Underland Chronicles returns with what promises to be an even better series...Collins has written a compulsively readable blend of science fiction, survival story, unlikely romance, and social commentary."
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