

Head Gamemaker Seneca Crane (Wes Bentley) is subsequently executed by President Coriolanus Snow (Donald Sutherland) for this decision. Panicked at the thought of not having a victor at all, the announcer changes the rules yet again to allow for two victors, ending the Games.

Neither Katniss nor Peeta is willing to kill the other, so they resolve to kill themselves by ingesting poisonous berries. Thanks to the timely supplies they send, some very quick thinking, and a fair amount of luck, Katniss and Peeta become the final two tributes standing.īut then the announcer reveals that the previous rule change has been undone: Only one of them will be allowed to leave the arena alive. This strategy wins the hearts of Capitol sponsors, who enjoy what they perceive as a blooming romance between the two. Peeta and Katniss promptly team up to defeat the other tributes. Book 2 of 3 Hunger Games Print length 391 pages Language English Dimensions 5.59 x 1.02 x 8.23 inches Publisher Scholastic Publication date ISBN-10 8184774001 ISBN-13 978-8184774009 See all details The Amazon Book Review Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Following Rue's death, a change to the rules is announced: Two victors may be crowned this year, provided they're from the same district.
