Is The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 based on a book?

Common questions

Is The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 based on a book?

Yes. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 is based on the book Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins (2010).

Who wrote the book The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 is based on?

Mockingjay was written by Suzanne Collins and first published in 2010.

Is Mockingjay part of a series?

Yes, it is book 3 in The Hunger Games series (5 books listed below in reading order).

How long is the book?

Mockingjay is about 416 pages long.

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with The Hunger Games, book 1 of Mockingjay. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.