The book received mostly positive feedback from major reviewers and authors. It was praised for its storyline and character development, though some reviewers have noted similarities between Collins' book and Koushun Takami's Battle Royale (1999). In writing The Hunger Games, Collins drew upon Greek mythology, Roman gladiatorial games, and contemporary reality television for thematic content. Background Collins has said that the inspiration for The Hunger Games came from channel surfing on television. Plot As punishment for a past rebellion against the Capitol, in which a 13th district was destroyed, one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and 18 from each district are selected by an annual lottery to participate in the Hunger Games, an event in which the participants, the "tributes", must fight to the death in an outdoor arena controlled by the Capitol, until only one individual remains. Themes The Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins in 2010 Publication history Critical reception
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This site is good for general information about both the books and the movie. I included this site not so much for students, but for anyone (parents), who wants to gain a general understanding of the book/movie without reading/watching it themselves. Wikipedia is often the first step in the research process, so it's a great first step in acquiring a basic understanding. Once that is gained, researchers can then proceed with more sophisticated searching based on their knowledge gained in Wikipedia. by dtrees Feb 8