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Hunger Games Box Set (Deluxe Edition with Stenciled Edges)
This beautiful hardcover box set includes all three books in Suzanne Collins's internationally bestselling Hunger Games trilogy together with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV...
And the odds are against all who play.
With all four of Suzanne Collins's Hunger Games novels in one box set, you can step into the world of Panem with the 10th annual Hunger Games, and continue all the way to the electrifying conclusion.
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV...
And the odds are against all who play.
With all four of Suzanne Collins's Hunger Games novels in one box set, you can step into the world of Panem with the 10th annual Hunger Games, and continue all the way to the electrifying conclusion.
1712 pages, Paperback
First published October 6, 2020
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About the author
Suzanne Collins
43 books123k followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Since 1991, Suzanne Collins has been busy writing for children’s television. She has worked on the staffs of several Nickelodeon shows, including the Emmy-nominated hit Clarissa Explains it All and The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo. For preschool viewers, she penned multiple stories for the Emmy-nominated Little Bear and Oswald. She also co-wrote the critically acclaimed Rankin/Bass Christmas special, Santa, Baby! Most recently she was the Head Writer for Scholastic Entertainment’s Clifford’s Puppy Days.
While working on a Kids WB show called Generation O! she met children’s author James Proimos, who talked her into giving children’s books a try.
Thinking one day about Alice in Wonderland, she was struck by how pastoral the setting must seem to kids who, like her own, lived in urban surroundings. In New York City, you’re much more likely to fall down a manhole than a rabbit hole and, if you do, you’re not going to find a tea party. What you might find...? Well, that’s the story of Gregor the Overlander, the first book in her five-part series, The Underland Chronicles. Suzanne also has a rhyming picture book illustrated by Mike Lester entitled When Charlie McButton Lost Power.
She currently lives in Connecticut with her family and a pair of feral kittens they adopted from their backyard.
The books she is most successful for in teenage eyes are The Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay. These books have won several awards, including the GA Peach Award.
Since 1991, Suzanne Collins has been busy writing for children’s television. She has worked on the staffs of several Nickelodeon shows, including the Emmy-nominated hit Clarissa Explains it All and The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo. For preschool viewers, she penned multiple stories for the Emmy-nominated Little Bear and Oswald. She also co-wrote the critically acclaimed Rankin/Bass Christmas special, Santa, Baby! Most recently she was the Head Writer for Scholastic Entertainment’s Clifford’s Puppy Days.
While working on a Kids WB show called Generation O! she met children’s author James Proimos, who talked her into giving children’s books a try.
Thinking one day about Alice in Wonderland, she was struck by how pastoral the setting must seem to kids who, like her own, lived in urban surroundings. In New York City, you’re much more likely to fall down a manhole than a rabbit hole and, if you do, you’re not going to find a tea party. What you might find...? Well, that’s the story of Gregor the Overlander, the first book in her five-part series, The Underland Chronicles. Suzanne also has a rhyming picture book illustrated by Mike Lester entitled When Charlie McButton Lost Power.
She currently lives in Connecticut with her family and a pair of feral kittens they adopted from their backyard.
The books she is most successful for in teenage eyes are The Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay. These books have won several awards, including the GA Peach Award.
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March 4, 2021
4.5 stars overall
this is a hard series to read. very dark.
this is a hard series to read. very dark.
December 30, 2024
The Hunger Games— 5 🌟
Catching Fire— 5 🌟
Mockingjay— 5 🌟
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes— can't seem to finish it, for some reason (I promise I will, though 😭 I just don't know when)
Catching Fire— 5 🌟
Mockingjay— 5 🌟
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes— can't seem to finish it, for some reason (I promise I will, though 😭 I just don't know when)
April 14, 2025
Two words: UTTER PERFECTION! In my trilogy overview and discussion on my BookTube channel, I argue that this series will become a classic one day. Interested in hearing my argument? Check it out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4QxY...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4QxY...
January 4, 2022
Best book series ever made likeeeee had to review cuz slayed. ALL OF THEM SLAYED AND FORMED ME AS A PERSON BEST SERIES EVER PURRRRR
October 25, 2023
La lettura è stata densa, emozionante e necessita sicuramente di piú attenzioni di quelle che immaginavo, dato che inizialmente avevo deciso di affrontare la quadrilogia come lettura da relax serale per decomprimere la giornata lavorativa. Si è rivelata, invece, un'ossessione da cui non riuscivo a staccare gli occhi.
In primis, chapeau alla Collins: la sua scrittura è emotiva, importante, piena di dettagli significativi, fortemente magnetica. I libri si incastrano in un chiudersi continuo di piccolezze e minuzie che acquisiscono importanza anche all'estremo opposto della quadrilogia. È una cosa che ho apprezzato molto, così come ho apprezzato le chiusure di ogni singolo capitolo: l'effetto cuore in gola è praticamente una certezza.
La serie, rispetto ai film, si concentra di più sul punto di vista politico. Anche il triangolo risaputo K/P/G, più che svilupparsi sulle romanticherie, serve come espediente per dare attenzione alla figura di Katniss, per evidenziare le sue necessità emotive, per creare un quadro completo e più complesso della ragazza spaventata ed innamorata di due figure diverse tra loro.
Molto più affascinante dei film è sicuramente il personaggio di Peeta, il suo charme è molto più sottolineato e spiegato: qui non parliamo di un bravo ragazzo che ispira fiducia, ma di vere e proprie strategie di comunicazione costruite che diventano strumenti una volta di Capitol, una volta dei ribelli e così via.
Il personaggio di Snow magistrale, così come ho apprezzato i collegamenti evidenti nell'ultimo volume della quadrilogia; peccato non aver potuto assistere a questi passaggi nel corso dei film usciti fino ad oggi, dato che la stesura de La Ballata è stata successiva.
Meravigliose anche le vicende (FINALMENTE SPIEGATE!) che rendono particolarmente importanti la ballata degli impiccati e il peso della ghiandaia imitatrice come simbolo della rivolta.
Non mi dilungo per non perdermi in facili spoiler, mi limito a consigliare VIVAMENTE a tutti la lettura completa dell'opera.
In primis, chapeau alla Collins: la sua scrittura è emotiva, importante, piena di dettagli significativi, fortemente magnetica. I libri si incastrano in un chiudersi continuo di piccolezze e minuzie che acquisiscono importanza anche all'estremo opposto della quadrilogia. È una cosa che ho apprezzato molto, così come ho apprezzato le chiusure di ogni singolo capitolo: l'effetto cuore in gola è praticamente una certezza.
La serie, rispetto ai film, si concentra di più sul punto di vista politico. Anche il triangolo risaputo K/P/G, più che svilupparsi sulle romanticherie, serve come espediente per dare attenzione alla figura di Katniss, per evidenziare le sue necessità emotive, per creare un quadro completo e più complesso della ragazza spaventata ed innamorata di due figure diverse tra loro.
Molto più affascinante dei film è sicuramente il personaggio di Peeta, il suo charme è molto più sottolineato e spiegato: qui non parliamo di un bravo ragazzo che ispira fiducia, ma di vere e proprie strategie di comunicazione costruite che diventano strumenti una volta di Capitol, una volta dei ribelli e così via.
Il personaggio di Snow magistrale, così come ho apprezzato i collegamenti evidenti nell'ultimo volume della quadrilogia; peccato non aver potuto assistere a questi passaggi nel corso dei film usciti fino ad oggi, dato che la stesura de La Ballata è stata successiva.
Meravigliose anche le vicende (FINALMENTE SPIEGATE!) che rendono particolarmente importanti la ballata degli impiccati e il peso della ghiandaia imitatrice come simbolo della rivolta.
Non mi dilungo per non perdermi in facili spoiler, mi limito a consigliare VIVAMENTE a tutti la lettura completa dell'opera.
January 30, 2025
my first YA book series, literally changed my life! 10000000% recommend :)
June 23, 2023
4.5 Terminé recientemente el 4to libro de la saga, la precuela Balada de pájaros cantores y serpientes. Me mantuvo enganchada, por momentos simpatizaba con Snow lo que me generaba cierta incomodidad sabiendo su papel en la trilogía y las decisiones absolutamente egoístas y oscuras que fue tomando a lo largo de la historia y que fueron in crescendo hasta hacerlo como es. Una evolución de personaje bien desarrollada. Los puntos de giro no me los esperaba, mantuvo el factor sorpresa que me encanta. Y el final, increíble. Ahora esperar la adaptación.
April 30, 2025
Je leest mn losse bookreviews maar als je echt geïnteresseerd bent over mn gedachtes, maar ik waardeer deze boeken echt ENORM en de films dont do them justice at all. If you havent read the hunger games, you havent lived and dont know the story and i stand my ground on that. NOW ONTO SUNRISE ON THE REAPING!!!!
February 16, 2021
I absolutely loved this series. I have read it twice now and every time I have been able to finish each book in one day. It's one of those series that grabs you and just doesn't let go and when you're done you can't help but wish for more. Suzanne Collins has given us a beautiful story. I know there will come a time that i will probably read this series again and i'm sure that time will be no different.
The world that this book takes place in is so much like our own, that it makes it believable that something like this could happen. I think one of the reasons it takes hold of so many of us is that we all at some point in time have had a conversation about something like this happening to us. It definitely makes me wonder what it would be like if we found our country in a similar situation. What would it take for us all to come together and fix what has been broken. This series is a wonderful series.
There are many other reasons to read this series. It truly is remarkable. It is imaginative, adventurous, climatic and will keep you on the edge of your seats.
Although it's written for the young readers genre there is something here for everyone.
The world that this book takes place in is so much like our own, that it makes it believable that something like this could happen. I think one of the reasons it takes hold of so many of us is that we all at some point in time have had a conversation about something like this happening to us. It definitely makes me wonder what it would be like if we found our country in a similar situation. What would it take for us all to come together and fix what has been broken. This series is a wonderful series.
There are many other reasons to read this series. It truly is remarkable. It is imaginative, adventurous, climatic and will keep you on the edge of your seats.
Although it's written for the young readers genre there is something here for everyone.
March 7, 2024
WAYYTT BETTER THEN THE MOVIES
March 4, 2025
This series remains my favourite of all time
April 1, 2025
my forever loves!!!
October 2, 2021
Has anyone ever finished reading a book/series and just sat there for a while like, "what did this author just do to me?"
There have been a number of outstanding dystopian fantasies but The Hunger Games is profoundly imagined, nightmarish, psychologically plausible and quiet well written. It's more than just a very clever thriller. The stunning action sequences and the cleverness of concept and execution give this a haunting philosophical complexity.
The Hunger Games series is freakishly OUTSTANDING! It has become one of my favorite series of all times!!!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Ratings for every book:
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - 4/5
Hunger Games - 4/5
Catching Fire - 5/5
Mockingbird - 3/5
There have been a number of outstanding dystopian fantasies but The Hunger Games is profoundly imagined, nightmarish, psychologically plausible and quiet well written. It's more than just a very clever thriller. The stunning action sequences and the cleverness of concept and execution give this a haunting philosophical complexity.
The Hunger Games series is freakishly OUTSTANDING! It has become one of my favorite series of all times!!!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Ratings for every book:
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - 4/5
Hunger Games - 4/5
Catching Fire - 5/5
Mockingbird - 3/5
August 14, 2023
So I technically finished #1-3 and half of hunger games #0 but my ebook loan ran out so now I have to wait to finish that one…but so good will def be reading again
December 8, 2025
Libro favorito d adolescente
December 8, 2023
i am a hunger games lover but still hadent read the prequell and im glad i did! so amazing< this whole series is just absolutley fantastic.
September 8, 2024
so this is more a review on the actual physical editions of these books, not the actual story (but I do love the books 10/10 definitely recommend). these books are a bit pricey, there were two waves when they released these, an initial one and a second one (both you had to pre order for but well worth it especially for fans of these books). i bought from the second wave, and you got them around june 2024. they are gorgeous books, and i like to think of each of them as thg as September, cf as october, mockingjay as november and tbosas as december.
now these are more about the exterior of them instead of the interior. if you are looking for cool fonts or maybe a special paragraph about them from the author on the inside, then I'm sorry, save your money and buy elsewhere. the inside is normal font and has a few branches when a new chapter starts but if you're like me and can't abide ugly looking books (I KNOW DONT JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER BUT I CANT HELP IT), then this is for you.
the box it comes in is the same style as how the first book looks, in that turquoise colour with orange leaves. on the front cover of the books it has mockingjays (with the exception of tbosas with a bird and snake) just like in the standard versions except these ones are a lot more detailed.
the second book is red with yellow gold leaves, the third, a lilac purple with metallic hot pink/magenta colour leaves on it. and last but not least, tbosas with an orange cover and metallic green leaves.
the back of the books has a small bit of writing, not really a blurb.
Overall I rate the entire thing 10/10 but visually, 8/10. If you read this entire review THANK YOU and tell me what you thought! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
now these are more about the exterior of them instead of the interior. if you are looking for cool fonts or maybe a special paragraph about them from the author on the inside, then I'm sorry, save your money and buy elsewhere. the inside is normal font and has a few branches when a new chapter starts but if you're like me and can't abide ugly looking books (I KNOW DONT JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER BUT I CANT HELP IT), then this is for you.
the box it comes in is the same style as how the first book looks, in that turquoise colour with orange leaves. on the front cover of the books it has mockingjays (with the exception of tbosas with a bird and snake) just like in the standard versions except these ones are a lot more detailed.
the second book is red with yellow gold leaves, the third, a lilac purple with metallic hot pink/magenta colour leaves on it. and last but not least, tbosas with an orange cover and metallic green leaves.
the back of the books has a small bit of writing, not really a blurb.
Overall I rate the entire thing 10/10 but visually, 8/10. If you read this entire review THANK YOU and tell me what you thought! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
March 14, 2025
3.5 ☆
Nel complesso questo é il voto che mi sento a dare a questa quadrilogia.
Odio il fatto di non poter completamente valutare la saga dato il "quinto" libro in uscita ma... ma allo stesso tempo amo l'idea di vedere il punto di vista di questi giochi di un altro personaggio. Se posso osare, un personaggio altrettanto differente da tutti i precedenti di cui abbiamo scoperto le storie e la fine.
La saga non la dimenticherò. Non mi é piaciuta come qualsiasi altra cosa io abbia letto che possa minimamente avvicinarsi al distopico... oddio, beh. Forse si.
Non che io abbia letto tanto altro ma dire questo sarebbe una menzogna. Mi é piaciuto più di qualsiasi altra cosa distopica io abbia letto fino ad adesso.
Ricominciando da capo.
Mi é piaciuta la saga, e no. Non la dimenticherò. I personaggi mi resteranno impressi e come dissi in precedenza, mi innamorerò di ogni singolo video che comparirà su Tik Tok. Che sia un edit o che sia un video speculazione. Amo far parte di queste cose e conoscerne i contenuti. Mi sento parte della famiglia.
I personaggi mi hanno lasciato tutti qualcosa. Chi più, chi meno, in modo negativo o positivo ma così é stato.
Ora si aspetta con trepidazione il libro su Haymitch sperando che in quattro anni dall'uscita del suo ultimo libro, la Collins sia andata a migliorare ancora di più.
Nel complesso questo é il voto che mi sento a dare a questa quadrilogia.
Odio il fatto di non poter completamente valutare la saga dato il "quinto" libro in uscita ma... ma allo stesso tempo amo l'idea di vedere il punto di vista di questi giochi di un altro personaggio. Se posso osare, un personaggio altrettanto differente da tutti i precedenti di cui abbiamo scoperto le storie e la fine.
La saga non la dimenticherò. Non mi é piaciuta come qualsiasi altra cosa io abbia letto che possa minimamente avvicinarsi al distopico... oddio, beh. Forse si.
Non che io abbia letto tanto altro ma dire questo sarebbe una menzogna. Mi é piaciuto più di qualsiasi altra cosa distopica io abbia letto fino ad adesso.
Ricominciando da capo.
Mi é piaciuta la saga, e no. Non la dimenticherò. I personaggi mi resteranno impressi e come dissi in precedenza, mi innamorerò di ogni singolo video che comparirà su Tik Tok. Che sia un edit o che sia un video speculazione. Amo far parte di queste cose e conoscerne i contenuti. Mi sento parte della famiglia.
I personaggi mi hanno lasciato tutti qualcosa. Chi più, chi meno, in modo negativo o positivo ma così é stato.
Ora si aspetta con trepidazione il libro su Haymitch sperando che in quattro anni dall'uscita del suo ultimo libro, la Collins sia andata a migliorare ancora di più.
April 25, 2025
Possibly the best book series i have ever read in my entire life. although it is heartbreaking, and devastating, i find it to be such a beautiful series overall. the way suzanne collins depicts conflict, grief, love, life and death is truely magical and such a privilege to read. sometimes i have to remind myself that it is quite literally ink on paper, because the story, and the characters are written in a way that makes me feel like i know them personally. although this was a re read in anticipation for sunrise of the reaping, i feel like i have a new found application for the series, i don’t know why, but reading this series is such a whirlwind of emotions, however, i would do anything to read it for the first time again.
January 18, 2024
Amazing
This book does such a good job showing how Snow became who he was. There's so many points in the book where you're sympathetic even rooting for him but he slowly gets worse and worse. His inner monalog is so interesting. Watching how quickly he spirals MULTIPLE times is haunting. Snow turns on Lucy Grey in an instant showing who has been all along. The innocence portrayed in the book is heartbreaking and makes the games even more heinous getting this POV. Loved this book.
This book does such a good job showing how Snow became who he was. There's so many points in the book where you're sympathetic even rooting for him but he slowly gets worse and worse. His inner monalog is so interesting. Watching how quickly he spirals MULTIPLE times is haunting. Snow turns on Lucy Grey in an instant showing who has been all along. The innocence portrayed in the book is heartbreaking and makes the games even more heinous getting this POV. Loved this book.
April 27, 2025
It was fun to reread this series as an adult. I see the silly teenage thoughts and decisions. My Gale hate grew, but what is new?
Haymitch and Peeta were too sweet for the world they were thrust into.
Connecting the dots between all of these books, sunrise, and the movies is such a treat. Finding the deeper meanings and getting characters' backstories is every readers dream.
Did a lot of eyerolling when reading TBOSAS. That man needs to get a hobby.
I am still adamant that these books need to be part of the required reading in schools.
Haymitch and Peeta were too sweet for the world they were thrust into.
Connecting the dots between all of these books, sunrise, and the movies is such a treat. Finding the deeper meanings and getting characters' backstories is every readers dream.
Did a lot of eyerolling when reading TBOSAS. That man needs to get a hobby.
I am still adamant that these books need to be part of the required reading in schools.
March 31, 2024
This is the best books in the fantasie/dystopian genre for me. At first I was hesitant to read them because I watched the movies but I do not regret it at all, the books and movies are very different and I think that everyone who watched the movies has to read the books. But I couldn't bring myself to read the ballad of songbirds and snakes idk why 😭 I really enjoyed the movie but I stopped reading after maybe 50 pages. I should really finish it 🥲
January 3, 2024
an understanding of Snow
I think this book was exceptionally well-written. The way the story was divided into three separate parts and the character development of Snow helped me understand his motivations throughout the Hunger Games novels. Although there were still some unanswered questions at the end, I found it to be an enjoyable read overall!
I think this book was exceptionally well-written. The way the story was divided into three separate parts and the character development of Snow helped me understand his motivations throughout the Hunger Games novels. Although there were still some unanswered questions at the end, I found it to be an enjoyable read overall!
May 16, 2024
I am reading this series, but I found a huge printing error in my Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes I got for Christmas from Amazon! It's missing 7 chapters from 12 to 20!!! Is there a website where I can possibly get this copy replaced? I was getting into the book and now I'm so bummed I'm missing out! Please help!
December 9, 2024
Love the original trilogy but I think the prequel let’s down this collection. I found it really slow and drawn out at points. This completely clashes with the nature of the originals which is fast paced and keeps you on your toes.
I am excited for the new book on Haymitch’s games and can only hoped it’s paced more like the HG!
I am excited for the new book on Haymitch’s games and can only hoped it’s paced more like the HG!
October 21, 2024
Catching Fire is the best in the collection and thank God the movie was as good as the book, dare I say better. I enjoyed reading through Snow's perspective of Snow in the fourth book and it was so fun when I made connections to the past three books. I didn't like the movie though.
April 26, 2025
I loved the first three books. Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes though was drag. I did not like Snow. pretty sure I never read his name correctly and always called him Cornelius. I believe the MockingJay lives on.
April 28, 2025
Didnt read the ballad of sonbirds and snake but i read the trilogy and it was just incredible the plots the characters a part from katniss that i found sometimes a little tough an incredible book of distopia why not a 5 stars i think its beacuse i spoiled myself all the 2 other books
May 17, 2025
La trilogia merita 10 stelle su 5!
Il prequel per me cavalca l'onda e non è riuscito a catturarmi mai sul serio. Utile per capire la genesi degli Hunger Games, ma troppo lungo (detto da un'amante dei libri lunghi). Oltretutto la conclusione mi è parsa per contro davvero affrettata.
Il prequel per me cavalca l'onda e non è riuscito a catturarmi mai sul serio. Utile per capire la genesi degli Hunger Games, ma troppo lungo (detto da un'amante dei libri lunghi). Oltretutto la conclusione mi è parsa per contro davvero affrettata.
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