The Hunger Games

Summary

The Hunger Games is a dystopian novel set in the future in the nation of Panem, located in what was once North America. Panem consists of the wealthy Capitol and twelve impoverished districts. Each year, the Capitol hosts the Hunger Games—a brutal televised event where one boy and one girl from each district must fight to the death until only one victor remains. The protagonist, Katniss Everdeen, volunteers to take her younger sister Prim's place in the Games. Alongside Peeta Mellark, another tribute from their district, she must use all her skills and instincts to survive this ruthless competition. Throughout the Games, Katniss faces moral dilemmas, political intrigue, and personal challenges, leading to her inner growth and realization of the need to fight against the Capitol's tyranny.