The Hunger Games is a dystopian young adult novel written by Suzanne Collins. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the story takes place in Panem, a nation divided into districts. Every year, the Capitol holds the Hunger Games, a televised event where teenagers from each district fight to the death. The protagonist, Katniss Everdeen, becomes a symbol of rebellion against the oppressive regime. The Hunger Games is a thrilling and thought-provoking book that explores themes of power, survival, and the resilience of the human spirit.