Cover of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games is a dystopian work by Suzanne Collins, published in 2008. The Dystopia Index files it under young-adult dystopia and post-apocalyptic collapse, tracing documented themes of rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

AuthorSuzanne Collins
First published2008
ISBN-139781481903219
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library

About this entry

The Hunger Games is a 2000s dystopia by Suzanne Collins. It is originally written in Standard English. Within this directory it sits among young-adult dystopia and post-apocalyptic collapse, surfacing rebellion. Library catalogues index it under subjects including severe poverty, starvation, oppression, effects of war, self-sacrifice, and science fiction. The edition on file runs about 317 pages, has been issued by Scholastic Australia, and carries ISBN 9781481903219. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.

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Frequently asked

When was The Hunger Games published?

The Hunger Games was first published in 2008.

Who wrote The Hunger Games?

The Hunger Games was written by Suzanne Collins.

What kind of dystopia is The Hunger Games?

The Dystopia Index classifies it under YA dystopia, Post-apocalyptic, with themes of Rebellion. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.

What is the ISBN of The Hunger Games?

A catalogued edition of The Hunger Games carries ISBN-13 9781481903219.

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