Set in the future, in a country named Panem built upon present-day North America, an annual TV programme called "The Hunger Games" is about to take place. Each year, two tributes ( a boy and girl between the age of 12 and 18) are chosen to participate in one epic and bloody battle from each of the remaining twelve districts. Basically, there is only one main rule in the arena that the tributes must obey: KILL OR BE KILLED. The last person standing is the victor and will be basked in glory and endless amounts of prizes. As for the others, it'll either be a quick short-cut to afterlife or an agonizing death. When Prim Everdeen is selected from district twelve against all odds, her sixteen year old sister, Katniss, courageously steps forward to take her place in order to save her. But how long can Katniss last before she's slaughtered? Will she ever return alive?
I'd recommend this novel to all who enjoy novels filled with combat, suspense and action. There's a bit of romance but that's part of their strategy...
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