The Hunger Games (novel) difficult parts of the book to write, but that she had accepted that passages such as these were necessary to the story. She considered the moments where Katniss reflects on happier moments in her past to be more enjoyable. "The Hunger Games" takes place in a nation known as Panem, established in North America after the destruction of the continent's civilization by an unknown apocalyptic event. The nation consists of the wealthy Capitol and twelve surrounding, poorer districts under the Capitol's dictatorial control. The Capitol exploits the districts for their natural resources and cheap labour. District 12 is in the
The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond Sound" was also nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song at the 2013 ceremony. The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond is the official companion album for the 2012 film "The Hunger Games". The score for the film was composed by James Newton Howard, but the companion album consists primarily of songs by various artists inspired by, but not heard in, the film. "Safe & Sound", by The Civil Wars and sung by Taylor Swift, was released as a promotional single for the soundtrack and is