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A review by saintsnacky
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Unfortunately, I couldn’t have been more let down by this book.
Not only did this book contribute to a major reading slump, but it the story itself was just poorly executed. I had neutral hopes for this book and was very let down.
I’m not sure who the target audience is. I don’t think it’s people who grew up with the hunger games, but I also don’t think it would be new-to-series readers. I just don’t know who this book is written for.
I personally was never curious about snows origin story, but SC had a lot to work with so I looked forward to it. I just don’t feel like this would be snows origin story, it all just seems unlikely. I’m conflicted about this book.
I didn’t find Lucy likable, nor did I emotionally connect to any of the other million characters. There are so many characters names and they’re all nonsense names so I couldn’t keep anyone straight.
The chapters absolutely drag. I’m not sure why, but I found myself rereading the same paragraphs and sentences over and over.
Not a full spoiler— but the ridiculous ending of “haha! Gotcha! Didn’t think we’d let a brain like yours go to waste, did ya?” Made my eyes roll.
The last chapter was super rushed and the rest was a bunch of nothing.
Not only did this book contribute to a major reading slump, but it the story itself was just poorly executed. I had neutral hopes for this book and was very let down.
I’m not sure who the target audience is. I don’t think it’s people who grew up with the hunger games, but I also don’t think it would be new-to-series readers. I just don’t know who this book is written for.
I personally was never curious about snows origin story, but SC had a lot to work with so I looked forward to it. I just don’t feel like this would be snows origin story, it all just seems unlikely. I’m conflicted about this book.
I didn’t find Lucy likable, nor did I emotionally connect to any of the other million characters. There are so many characters names and they’re all nonsense names so I couldn’t keep anyone straight.
The chapters absolutely drag. I’m not sure why, but I found myself rereading the same paragraphs and sentences over and over.
Not a full spoiler— but the ridiculous ending of “haha! Gotcha! Didn’t think we’d let a brain like yours go to waste, did ya?” Made my eyes roll.
The last chapter was super rushed and the rest was a bunch of nothing.