The Hunger Games — now in paperback.
In an unspecified future, after North America has been devastated by wars and natural disasters, the dictatorial nation of Panem has risen: a ruling, wealthy Capitol and thirteen poorer districts. It is no coincidence that Panem calls to mind panem et circenses — Latin for bread and games — from Roman times: here too, Tributes are meant to entertain the masses, just as gladiators once did.
One of them is sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who takes her younge...
