![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The idea for the Hunger Games in general, however, was born when Collins was casually flipping between channels one night. Collins’ father was determined to educate his children about military history, as a result of which, Collins grew up equipped to write about the political conflict in Catching Fire. Collins’ father’s career as an Air Force officer, military historian as well as a doctor of political science all helped her learn as much as she could about politics and war. This is reflected in Katniss’ craving for her father’s company after he passed away in a mining accident. As a young girl, she was exposed to the harsh realities of war, poverty, and starvation – all of which made it into the novel, Catching Fire.Ĭollins’ father served in the Vietnam war, during which time Collins felt an extreme sense of longing for him. Suzanne Collins was highly influenced by her father’s military career. Climax: Katniss and her allies plan to take out the other tributes, but their plan is derailed and disastrous consequences accrue.Setting: The post-apocalyptic nation of Panem in North America.Genre: Young Adult, Dystopian fiction, Science fiction.Catching Fire won the Best Book of the Year award by Publisher’s Weekly in 2009. A highly successful film adaptation was released in 2013. It has been released in audiobook and ebook formats. The book was a huge success, selling more than 19 million copies in the United States alone. ![]()
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