Synopses & Reviews
An exciting dystopian fantasy thriller series,and#160;
The Hunger Gamesand#160;began its life as a trilogy of books by Suzanne Collins, the first released in 2008. An immediate success, the first installment had a first printing of 50,000 hardcover copies, which quickly ballooned to 200,000. Spending one hundred consecutive weeks on theand#160;
New York Timesand#160;bestseller list, the book was put into development for release on the big screen. The first two films, starring Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence, broke box office records, and the final installment is expected to follow suit.
Fan Phenomena: The Hunger Gamesand#160;charts the seriesand#8217;s success through the increasingly vocal online communities that drive the young adult book market. Essays here consider the fashion that the series has created and how the costumes, memorabilia, merchandising, and branding have become an ever bigger part of the fandom experience. Issues explored include debates over the movie starsand#8217; race and size, which tap into greater issues within the fan community and popular culture in general and the current argument that has divided fans and critics: whether or not the third book,and#160;Mockingjay, should be split into two films.
With this scholarly compendium, navigating the postapocalyptic landscape of Panem will be as effortless as Katniss Everdeenand#8217;s archery and ensure that the odds will be forever in your favor.
Review
A fascinating collection of essays about the Hunger Games series
This book is LEGIT. All of the essays are thought-provoking and they really get into the heart and soul of the series. In fact, Ill even bet you that youll come away from this book liking the series more than you did already.
Forever Young Adult
My copy is completely highlighted, underlined, written in the margins, and dog-eared. You dont know how many times while I was reading it I said emphatically to myself, Yes!!” as I underlined or highlighted a quote or passage.
Book Nerds Across America
A must-read for those interested in the Hunger Games.
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Synopsis
Praised by writers from Stephen King to Stephenie Meyer, Suzanne Collins New York Times bestselling Hunger Games trilogy is dark, captivating, and deeply thought-provoking. Part straight-up survivalist adventure, part rich allegory, and part political thriller, the series has become a new YA favorite.
The Girl Who Was On Fire offers even more to think about for teen readers already engrossed by the Hunger Games. From the trilogy's darker themes of violence and social control to reality television, fashion, and weaponry, the collection's exploration of the Hunger Games by other YA writers reveals exactly how rich, and how perilous, protagonist Katniss world really is.
The Girl Who Was On Fire covers all three books in the Hunger Games trilogy.
Synopsis
Katniss Everdeens adventures may have come to an end, but her story continues to blaze in the hearts of millions worldwide.
In The Girl Who Was on Fire, thirteen YA authors take you back to Panem with moving, dark, and funny pieces on Katniss, the Games, Gale and Peeta, reality TV, survival, and more. From the trilogy's darker themes of violence and social control to fashion and weaponry, the collection's exploration of the Hunger Games reveals exactly how rich, and how perilous, protagonist Katniss world really is.
How does the way the Games affect the brain explain Haymitchs drinking, Annies distraction, and Wiress speech problems?
What does the rebellion have in common with the War on Terror?
Why isnt the answer to Peeta or Gale?” as interesting as the question itself?
What should Panem have learned from the fates of other hedonistic societies throughout historyand what can we?
The Girl Who Was On Fire covers all three books in the Hunger Games trilogy.
Synopsis
Fan Phenomena: The Hunger Games charts the series success through the increasingly vocal online communities that are driven by the young adult market in which the series is aimed at. The golden age of the internet has empowered young people to speak about their passions and young adult literature is a topic that is being discussed more widely then ever through blogging, video blogging, and social media sites which have allowed the fandom to flourish online.
About the Author
Leah Wilson graduated from Duke University with a degree in Culture and Modern Fiction and is currently Editor-in-Chief, Smart Pop, at BenBella Books. She lives in Cambridge, Mass.
Table of Contents
Introduction
and#160;and#160; Nicola Balkind
The Hunger Games 101: Suzanne as a Fan and the Authorand#8217;s Influences
Hunger for the Games: War and Violence
Fan Appreciation no.1: V. Arrow on The Panem Companion and more
The Gender Games: Katniss and The and#8216;Strong Female Characterand#8217;
Propos: The Publicity vs The Message
Fan Appreciation no.2: Adam Spunberg and Savanna New of the Hunger Games Fireside Chat Podcast
Race and Represntation in Panem and Beyond
Fan Philosophies and Activism: The Hunger Games for Social Good
Fan Appreciation no.3: Sara Gundell on Reporting on The Hunger Games
Playing at The Hunger Games: Fandom Play Online and IRL
The Fans vs The Man: The Capitol PN vs Panem October
Fan Appreciation no.4: Samantha Sisson and Aaron Darcy on Panem Kitchen
Consumption Becomes Production: Fan Creations and The Hunger Games
Author Biography
Image Credits