Book order of “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins
On September 14, 2008, Suzanne Collins introduced Panem to the world with The hunger Games. It was a brutal world where every year citizens from each of the twelve districts volunteered two of their children to fight to the death in the Capital Games. And if no one volunteered, two were chosen at random.
The story was fast-paced and action-packed. But what really captivated readers was Katniss Everdeen and her absolute refusal to give the Capital any piece of her. Katniss wasn’t playing to win. She was doing it to protect her sister, and if the Capital wanted to kill her, they weren’t going to make it easy.
This rebellious attitude, fueled by love and fed by hate, created an enigmatic protagonist who was hard to root for. Katniss never tried to convince you that she was worth your time, and by simply being raw, real, and with no regrets for either, she is utterly compelling.
After the original trilogy (and four film adaptations), the world still couldn’t get enough of Panem. Fortunately, Collins decided to expand the world in the fourth book. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes was released on May 19, 2020 and will premiere on November 17, 2022. The film takes audiences on a 64-year journey through time and tells how Cornelius Snow finally came to power.
Earlier this month, Scholastic and Collins announced that there would be a fifth Hunger Games Book. This time we travel 24 years before the games with Katniss and Peeta, to the fiftieth Hunger Games.
If you missed the worldwide phenomenon, The hunger Gamesor looking for a refresher, here’s everything we know about the new novel, whether there will be a movie, and a quick recap of the entire series.
The hunger Games trilogy
To say that the first trilogy took the world by storm is an understatement. It was a cultural phenomenon that was New York Times bestseller list, broke Amazon bestseller records and catapulted to second place in NPRThe 100 best young adult novels.
The hunger Games
In the ruins of North America, in the heart of Panem, the Capitol shines. After the thirteenth district attempted to rebel, the Capitol now uses an iron fist to keep the peace in the remaining twelve districts. Every year, each district must send a boy and a girl to the annual Hunger Games, where they fight to the death until only one victor remains.
Katniss Everdeen never intended to volunteer. But when her sister’s name is called, she volunteers to take her place. To survive, she must win, forcing her to redefine how far she will go and what she will do to survive.
Catching Fire (The Hunger Games Trilogy, Book 2)
Katniss Everdeen never expected to win the Hunger Games. And she never expected to save her competitor Peeta Mellark. But this victory came at a price: her resistance sparked a rebellion.
As she and Peeta visit each district on their propaganda victory tour of the capital, Katniss must prove that she is not a rebel, but deeply in love. If she can’t, the consequences will be even more terrible than what she just survived in the Hunger Games.
Mockingjay (The Hunger Games Trilogy, Book 3)
The uprising has grown stronger than Katniss and Peeta ever imagined, and now it’s a full-blown revolution. Only, Katniss’s situation is more precarious than ever. The capital has Peeta, and she believes they’re torturing him. Her family is safe in District Thirteen, but not everyone in District Twelve has been so lucky.
Once again, Katniss is forced to play a game she never wanted to play. For the revolution to succeed, she must be the rebels’ mockingjay… even if it costs her everything.
The hunger Games Films
Just as the book broke records, the film series also set several records, including the one for the best opening weekend. Jennifer Lawrence was first cast as Katniss Everdeen, followed by Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark, Liam Hemsworth as Gale, Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy, Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket and Donald Sutherland as President Snow. In subsequent films, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Julianne Moore, Sam Claflin, Natalie Dormer and Jena Malone joined the cast.
Gary Ross directed the first film, while Francis Lawrence took over directing duties and stayed for the rest of the franchise. It was decided to split the final film into two films to do justice to the story. From January 2024 The hunger Games The franchise is one of the highest-grossing franchises in the world.
The hunger Games prehistory
Suzanne Collins shocked her fans with the announcement that she would return to the world of Panem. But instead of continuing the story of Katniss and Peeta, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes follows Cornelius Snow’s rise to power.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Before becoming President of Panem, Cornelius Snow was a mentor in the tenth Hunger Games. This is his chance to restore the name of his family, which has fallen from grace over the years. This game will determine their fate. To save his family, Cornelius must mentor the victorious tribute.
Unfortunately, the odds are not in his favor. He is assigned the female tribute of District 12 – the player with the lowest odds. Inside the area, it’s up to her. Outside the arena, Cornelius must charm, outwit, and outmaneuver his doomed tribute. He wants to follow the rules. And he also wants to survive.
Only one of these wishes will prevail in the end.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Movie
Much like the first trilogy, the prequel adaptation is a spectacular mix of familiar, highly acclaimed actors and emerging new talent. Tom Blyth plays Cornelius Snow, who is brought in as a mentor to Lucy Gray Baird (played by Golden Globe winner Rachel Zegler). Viola Davis, Peter Dinklage, Jason Schwartzman and Hunter Schafer also star in various roles. It’s a stunning return to the world that shows us a version of the Capitol, the games and characters that shaped the Panem that Katniss was born into and that subsequently burned to the ground.
The film was produced by Lionsgateand director Francis Lawrence brought the film back to life. The film grossed over $300 million worldwide.
what is Sunrise on harvest day Around?
Not much is known about the new book other than the title. What we do know, however, is fascinating: It is set 24 years before the games that Katniss volunteered for. In the second quarter, the Capitol announced that double the number of tributes would be selected. One of those tributes was Haymitch Abernathy of District 12, who ended up winning.
Although it hasn’t been explicitly stated that the book will be Haymitch’s storyline, it’s safe to assume that it will be, and even more likely when the official description states that the novel “begins on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games.”
Haymitch played a crucial role in helping Katniss survive both Hunger Games and find her place as the rebellious Mockingjay. He never got to talk about what the Games were like for him, but we got glimpses of how deeply they traumatized him and the devastating price he had to pay for victory. It’s possible the book will start again with President Snow, but we hope Haymitch finally gets to tell his story.
Sunrise on harvest day will be released on March 18, 2025.
Will there be another movie?
Given the enormous success of the previous books and films, it is no surprise that Sunrise on harvest day A film is currently being prepared. The adaptation is also being produced by Lionsgate and once again the return of director Francis Lawrence is expected. The premiere of the film is scheduled for November 20, 2026.
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