FAQ About The Hunger Games

"The Hunger Games" series is a dystopian science fiction trilogy. The series is set in a post-apocalyptic future in the nation of Panem, which consists of the Capitol and twelve districts. As a form of punishment and control, the Capitol annually selects one boy and one girl from each district, known as "tributes," to participate in a televised event called the Hunger Games.

The Hunger Games are a brutal televised competition where the selected tributes must fight to the death until only one remains. The entire event is orchestrated by the Capitol as a means of asserting its dominance and reminding the districts of their subjugation. The story follows Katniss Everdeen, a resourceful young woman from District 12, who volunteers to take her sister's place as a tribute.

As Katniss navigates the deadly challenges of the Hunger Games, the series explores themes such as survival, oppression, rebellion, and the consequences of violence. The narrative expands beyond the arena as Katniss becomes a symbol of resistance against the Capitol, sparking a revolution that challenges the oppressive regime and questions societal norms. The series consists of three books: "The Hunger Games," "Catching Fire," and "Mockingjay."