This article provides a reading order guide for Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games series, including the prequel. It highlights the brutal dystopian world and the impact of the original trilogy.
A poll asks readers whether they prefer the books or movies.
AnswerSee ResultsThe recommended reading order is the original trilogy followed by the prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, although a chronological reading is also an option.
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The article then details each book:
1. The Hunger Games
### The Hunger Games
0Winning means fame and fortune. Losing means certain death. The Hunger Games have begun...See it at Amazon
A synopsis of the first novel, focusing on Katniss Everdeen's survival in the Games.
2. Catching Fire
### Catching Fire
0Sparks are igniting. Flames are spreading. And the Capitol wants revenge. See it at Amazon
A summary of the second novel, highlighting the increased stakes and the rebellion's growth.
3. Mockingjay
### Mockingjay
0My name is Katniss Everdeen. Why am I not dead? I should be dead.See it at Amazon
A description of the final book in the original trilogy, emphasizing the war against the Capitol and its complex themes. The article notes the film adaptation was split into two parts.
4. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
### The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
0Ambition will fuel him. Competition will drive him. But power has its priceSee it at Amazon
An overview of the prequel, explaining its place in the timeline and its focus on young Coriolanus Snow.
The article concludes by mentioning a forthcoming sequel, Sunrise on the Reaping, and its planned movie adaptation, and includes a section on current book deals.
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