Reviews - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Suzanne Collins

3.9 AVERAGE

emilysfullybooked's review against another edition

3.0

If I heard “Snow lands on top” one more time

videle's review against another edition

4.5

Snow’s internal monologue adds a new layer to Collins’ writing. Enduring the suffering of Panem, Snow must navigate poverty, violence, and challenges to his family name. In contrast to his cousin Tigress’ behavior, Snow becomes consumed by pride and the pursuit of power— choices that shape the many decades to follow.

I love how The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes explores themes of political corruption and totalitarian rule. Most of all, it left me with a powerful question: if government control after war is necessary, what actions should be taken, and at what cost?

mlthowell's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous dark mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

abi_sherbs's review against another edition

5.0

Idk why I waited so long to read this so good!!!

maidlenhazley's review against another edition

4.0

This was interesting. I honestly thought this book would make me excuse Snow's actions. But, to the contrary, it only made me despise him more.

This book showed a hate-filled charismatic sociopath. He managed to exceed my expectations with the vileness of his actions.

I could not bring myself to like him, but I enjoyed his character. The symbolizim in this book goes a long way. And Suzanne managed to wrap up the plot in a way that fit perfectly with the rest of the trilogy.

Lucy Gray and the Covey deserved better. Tigris deserved way better.

And somehow, snow lands on top.

kynzkynz_'s review against another edition

3.75

adventurous dark emotional informative mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Lucy Gray Baird the queen you are to forever haunt the narrative of these books

I loved it, now, it’s definitely not as good as the Triology. However, i liked reading about Snows past. Wasn’t 5 star, but wasn’t 1 star either. I’m happy to give it a medium :)