Sunrise on the Reaping is a YA prequel novel to the dystopian fictional world of The Hunger Games trilogy written by American author Suzanne Collins. It is set twenty-four years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.[1] The book was announced on June 6, 2024 by Scholastic Press, and set for release on March 18, 2025.[1]
Film adaptation[]
A film adaptation was also announced on June 6, 2024. It is set to be released on November 20, 2026.[2]
Development[]
- "The question ‘Real or not real?’ seems more pressing to me every day."
- —Suzanne Collins
In a statement published by the Associated Press, Suzanne Collins stated that the book was inspired by the writings of philosopher David Hume, particularly his idea of implicit submission and "in his words, ‘the easiness with which the many are governed by the few.'" It will also include "a deeper dive into the use of propaganda and the power of those who control the narrative."[2]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Amazon - Sunrise on the Reaping. Retrieved on June 6, 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Associated Press - A new ‘Hunger Games’ book — and movie — is coming. Retrieved on June 6, 2024.