The Book Club

16. The Hunger Games: Rebellion and Violence In Dystopian America

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What does The Hunger Games say about the state of modern America? How did realty TV inspire The Hunger Games? Why did Suzanne Collin's novel become such a sensation with young adults?

Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of The Hunger Games, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.

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