Sophia Michaels
We have a special place in our hearts for Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence in Lionsgate’s movie adaptation of “The Hunger Games,” but we must not forget the Suzanne Collins dystopian novel that started it all. The book focuses on the society of Panem, where teens called tributes are forced to participate in a life-or-death competition known as the Hunger Games. It is a young-adult series that discusses themes such as inequality and consumerism that are still relevant today. It also features Katniss Everdeen, a strong female character who is both tough and vulnerable, something many readers and viewers appreciate. With the upcoming prequel movie based on Collins’s novel “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” it is time to dive back into the world of Panem and learn the origin story of the infamous villain Coriolanus Snow.
For those who enjoy Collins’s dystopian themes and characters, here is a collection of other books like “The Hunger Games.” From dystopian teen series like “Divergent” to classics like “Lord of the Flies,” these books will be just as entertaining and enlightening.
