Author: Suzanne Collins
Publication: 2008
Genre: Dystopia, Science Fiction
Set in the ruins of North America, a powerful and authoritarian state, the Capitol, rules over the 12 districts. Each year, as a punishment for a past rebellion, the Capitol organizes the Hunger Games, a televised event where a boy and a girl, called "tributes", from each district are randomly chosen to fight to the death in a controlled arena, until only one survivor remains.
Suzanne Collins
Suzanne Collins is an American author and screenwriter. Before creating "The Hunger Games", she worked on several children's television shows. The Hunger Games series was inspired by the shift from reality TV to war coverage. The series has been a huge international success and has been adapted into an equally popular film series.
This phrase resonates heavily throughout the districts of Panem. It is uttered by the Game organizers each year, reminding all participants of the stakes and dangers they face. While it may seem like a wish for good luck on the surface, it hides an underlying threat reminding the tributes of the Capitol's cruelty. The line embodies the Capitol's false sympathy while unveiling its true tyrannical nature.
Since its publication, The Hunger Games has sparked countless discussions on topics such as war, governance, the impact of difficult choices, and the influence of media on society. It has also inspired a new generation of young people to take an interest in reading and to participate in political and social discussions.
