"The Hunger Games," written by Suzanne Collins, is set in a dystopian future in the nation of Panem, which consists of the Capitol and twelve impoverished districts. Each year, the Capitol holds the Hunger Games, a brutal televised competition in which one boy and one girl (known as "tributes") from each district are selected to fight to the death until only one remains.
The story follows Katniss Everdeen, a 16-year-old girl from District 12, who volunteers to take her sister Prim's place in the Games. Alongside Peeta Mellark, the male tribute from her district, Katniss must navigate the deadly arena, form alliances, and confront moral dilemmas while struggling for survival. As the Games progress, Katniss becomes a symbol of rebellion against the oppressive Capitol.
Themes of survival, social inequality, and the impact of reality television are prevalent throughout the novel, which explores the moral implications of sacrifice and the fight for justice.