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A review by amelia_m3llark
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
3.25
I genuinely enjoyed this book. Although it doesn’t compare to the original Hunger Games trilogy, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes was a really fascinating read.
I wouldn’t say it was fun, though… and that doesn’t always have to be a bad thing. Admittedly, it took me a while to read and didn’t really grab my attention. But that’s the thing about reading: just because a book doesn’t have a super fast-paced storyline doesn’t mean it’s bad.
I know a bunch of people have been saying this, but The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes isn’t really a villain origin story. Coriolanus was evil all along, and would have always chosen a position of power, no matter who he would need to hurt along the way.
I think it’s so great that Suzanne Collins created a villain like Coriolanus Snow. While reading this book, there are certain parts where you’ll find yourself thinking that Snow really isn’t all that bad. You feel compelled to root for him and relate to him on a deeper level than you would think. But despite all this, appearances can be deceiving. It’s pretty amazing how Collins managed to write Snow to be someone who is seemingly likeable, yet doesn’t have a tragic backstory to explain his actions. Snow chose this life, and he wanted it all along.
Overall, pretty cool book. It’s so refreshing to read a prequel as unique as this one.
I wouldn’t say it was fun, though… and that doesn’t always have to be a bad thing. Admittedly, it took me a while to read and didn’t really grab my attention. But that’s the thing about reading: just because a book doesn’t have a super fast-paced storyline doesn’t mean it’s bad.
I know a bunch of people have been saying this, but The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes isn’t really a villain origin story. Coriolanus was evil all along, and would have always chosen a position of power, no matter who he would need to hurt along the way.
I think it’s so great that Suzanne Collins created a villain like Coriolanus Snow. While reading this book, there are certain parts where you’ll find yourself thinking that Snow really isn’t all that bad. You feel compelled to root for him and relate to him on a deeper level than you would think. But despite all this, appearances can be deceiving. It’s pretty amazing how Collins managed to write Snow to be someone who is seemingly likeable, yet doesn’t have a tragic backstory to explain his actions. Snow chose this life, and he wanted it all along.
Overall, pretty cool book. It’s so refreshing to read a prequel as unique as this one.