thrillers 's review for:

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

4.25

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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It took just under twenty-four hours to finish (over the span of two weeks), but it was worth it every time. 

The self-victimization and jealousy of Snow’s thoughts was an interesting thing to explore, and it helped to understand his character a lot more. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, Classism

Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol