A review by octopus_farmer
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I haven't read the Hunger Games trilogy in probably ten years, and this was still quite approachable. I almost recommend it, as you start to second-guess what Katniss experienced and what this book reveals. Collins is a master at twists and tragedy, and it's on show here, even if I found Snow's internal monologue to be irritating at points.
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