Bourke's Bookshelf: ‘Another sunrise on the reaping’

Bourke's Bookshelf: ‘Another sunrise on the reaping’

BRAINERD — I’m not sure I’ve ever been as excited about the release of a book as I was with “Sunrise on the Reaping.” It’s the fifth glimpse into the dystopian world of Panem, created by Suzanne Collins in her “Hunger Games” trilogy. After Harry Potter, it’s my favorite literary series, and Collins keeps reeling me in even farther with each new installment. The original trilogy — “The Hunger Games,” “Catching Fire” and “Mockingjay” — were publi…

What Sunrise on the Reaping Means for the Hunger Games

Sure, I love fan service as much as the next reader, but ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ is more than just backstory. The fifth novel and second prequel to the Hunger Games novels follows Katniss’s cynical mentor and fellow District 12 victor, Haymitch.

I Knew 5 Pages Into Sunrise On The Reaping That Haymitch's Hunger Games Prequel Would Destroy Me

Sunrise on the Reaping was always going to be an emotional read, but I realized just how bad it’d be five pages into Haymitch’s prequel book.

Elle Fanning eyed to play Effie Trinket in ‘The Hunger Games...

Elle Fanning is being eyed to play the younger Effie Trinket in "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," as the actress currently has to the offer to play the role, TheWrap has confirmed. Click to expand... Click to shrink... The role was previously portrayed by Elizabeth Banks in the first four films in the series. Click to expand... Click to shrink... According to Nexus Point News, which first reported the …

The Hunger Games books, with the release of a second prequel, went up to five, just enough to rank them from worst to best.

‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ showcases the true power of propaganda

Prequels and sequels are usually created to either expand the author’s world or to give another character the chance to have their own story. Sometimes, though, they can be used to shine light on the main series in a way that the reader would never think of. Haymitch Abernathy is not a new character to us. “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins, isn’t a new book/movie franchise either. Everyone who has read the original trilogy knows how Haymitch…