The Hunger Games (novel)

*The Hunger Games* by Suzanne Collins is a dystopian novel set in a future nation called Panem, where a totalitarian government forces each of its districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in a deadly televised event—the Hunger Games. Contestants fight until only one remains, serving as a brutal spectacle that reinforces government control and distracts the populace. The story follows Katniss Everdeen, who volunteers to protect her sister, navigating themes of survival, rebellion, and societal inequality. The novel explores the impacts of oppression and the resilience of individuals against oppressive systems.