Overview

• The novel explores Haymitch Abernathy’s harrowing journey during the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the second Quarter Quell, which doubled the number of tributes to 48.
• Haymitch’s reaping was manipulated by the Capitol to serve as propaganda, reflecting the regime’s control over Panem’s narrative.
• The story critiques the Capitol’s use of technology, including AI and cloning, as tools of propaganda and oppression.
• Familiar characters like Beetee, Wiress, and Mags are given expanded backstories, enriching the Hunger Games universe.
• A film adaptation of the novel is planned for release on November 20, 2026, with casting now underway.