The Unique Setting

In The Hunger Games there is a very unique setting. It takes place in the country of Panem, which is a futuristic version of North America after it was destroyed. The book begins off in District 12, the coal mining district. There are a total of 13 districts all of which have their own unique trait in what they produce. District 13 no longer exists after a fallout with the Capitol they were destroyed. And then you have the Capitol. where the President of Panem lives along with the wealthiest, and most fortunate people. But heading back to district 12; it's the poorest district of all, where many people die from starvation. They have the grubbier part of town called "the Seam", where the poorest off the poor live. Here we find our main character Katniss Everdeen. All around District 12 is a high chain-link fence topped with barbed-wired loops, it's supposed to be electrocuted 24/7 but the people of District 12 are even lucky to get 1 or 2 hours of electricity a day, so the fence is usually not electrocuted.This very unique setting enhances the story greatly. it makes you want to learn more about their Country and how it works. You find yourself paying more attention to what you are reading so that you don't miss out on anything.