The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

3.9 AVERAGE

vida8's review against another edition

3.25
adventurous emotional mysterious sad tense
Loveable characters: Complicated
I hate Snow. 

traciwb's review against another edition

4.0
adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

briannahay's review against another edition

2.5
adventurous dark reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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emilylemassena's review against another edition

3.5
emotional tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

sfilipiak91's review against another edition

3.75
adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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revelise's review against another edition

3.0
3,7⭐️

melissarea's review against another edition

3.75
adventurous dark medium-paced
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georgiamarshall's review against another edition

2.5
adventurous dark tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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emilysfullybooked's review against another edition

3.0
If I heard “Snow lands on top” one more time 
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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?