As the second Quarter Quell approaches, Haymitch Abernathy doesn’t want to celebrate his birthday as his chances of being reaped have been doubled. The Capitol decided for the second Quarter Quell they will reap 4 tributes from each district in celebration for the 50th Hunger Games. On his birthday Haymitch hopes he gets to see his mother, brother and Lenore Dove one more time before becoming a spectacle for the Capitol people.
“Sunrise on the Reaping” by Suzanne Collins is the newest addition to The Hunger Games series. Published on March 18, “Sunrise on the Reaping” follows 16-year-old Haymitch Abernathy, a character introduced in the original trilogy, as he fights to survive the 50th Hunger Games which is the second Quarter Quell. “Sunrise on the Reaping” is a dystopian fiction including 27 chapters and an epilogue.
The book is split up to three parts such as “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”, a prequel set 64 years before the trilogy. Each part is named with each part having 9 chapters in them, part one “The Birthday”, part two “The Rascal”, and part three “The Poster”.
The book has clear and detailed writing making it an easier read. The detail put into Haymitch’s words allows readers to visualize the world around him. The story is in Haymitch’s point of view which can be easier for readers to keep up. The parting of the chapters helps readers follow the challenges Haymitch goes through. The book introduces characters we’ve seen in the first books. They also have new characters that will help or betray Haymitch in the games. Since the book is set 24 years before the first book, there are notable differences in how The Hunger Games is made each year. As this book is the second prequel, readers can see how the Capitol technology is getting better each year. It helps develop the world they’re in.
For fans of The Hunger Games series, “Sunrise on the Reaping” gives Haymitch’s actions in the trilogy more emotion and meaning. For readers who are looking for something to read, “Sunrise on the Reaping” is a good read even if you’re not the biggest reader. It’ll be a good introduction to the trilogy if you haven’t read the first three books.