The Hunger Pains: A Parody

Written by The Harvard Lampoon

Narrated by Joy Osmanski

The hilarious instant New York Times bestseller, The Hunger Pains is a loving parody of the dystopian YA novel and film, The Hunger Games.

Winning means wealth, fame, and a life of therapy losing means death, but also fame! This is The Hunger Pains.

When Kantkiss Neverclean replaces her sister as a contestant on the Hunger Games—the second-highest-rated reality TV show in Peaceland, behind Extreme Home Makeover—she has no idea what to expect. Having lived her entire life in the telemarketing district’s worst neighborhood, the Crack, Kantkiss feels unprepared to fight to the death while simultaneously winking and looking adorable for the cameras. But when her survival rests on choosing between the dreamy hunk from home, Carol Handsomestein, or the doughy klutz, Pita Malarkey, Kantkiss discovers that the toughest conflicts may not be found on the battlefield but in her own heart . . . which is unfortunately on a battlefield.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Feb 7, 2012
• ISBN: 9781442349957

The Harvard Lampoon

The Harvard Lampoon debuted in February 1876 and is the world’s longest continually published humor magazine. Lampoon alumni include comedians Conan O’Brien, Andy Borowitz, Greg Daniels, Jim Downey, Al Jean, and B.J. Novak. Other alums have written for Saturday Night Live, The Simpsons, Futurama, Late Night with David Letterman, Seinfeld, 30 Rock, and dozens of other shows. The Harvard Lampoon is also the author of Nightlight and The Hunger Pains. Visit HarvardLampoon.com.

Reviews for The Hunger Pains

[Shaila Mahabier · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

It was funny, but not as funny as I was hoping, I also don't really understand why Kantkiss was so dumb... however it was entertaining.

[dzejncrvena · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

I watched its trailer even before The Hunger Games came out.
It's been in my TBR list for almost a decade.
Imagine my disappointment when the plot in the book is different from the trailer. (or did I forget something?)

Is it just me?
Maybe I have enough of The Hunger Games, maybe I wasn't hit by the punchline or maybe because I'm ESL?
*checks other reviews*
*saw other 1/5 rating*
There are some gross parts that I wish I never read.

I'm still willing to give other books a try.
Will read Bored of the Rings next time.
I haven't read The Lord of the Rings, so I won't be expecting anything in the plot.

[jmcgarry2011 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Interesting parody of the Hunger Games. I'm glad I read the original series first, otherwise the humor wouldn't have made sense. They must have had some permission from the Hunger Games publisher, or else the cover wouldn't look so similar to the real Hunger Games book.

[bryndahlquis · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I didn't laugh as much as during Nightlight, but this one is still pretty brilliant and very enjoyable. The angst and drama of Kantkiss's time in the Hunger Games is full of suspense and a heart-wrenching love triangle. And lots of food.

[natalieleclerc · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

love kantkiss neverclean!!!!!