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

adventurous dark sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

"What young brains lack in experience they sometimes make up for in idealism. Nothing seems impossible to them.” 

I'm four years late because I can't keep up with the hype but now I made it! I think this prequel summarized the trilogy neatly, and I loved it for that. I enjoyed delving into Snow's thoughts and seeing that he's not inherently bad, but his obsession with being in control and self-serving choices contributed to what made him the evil President Snow. I wasn't a fan of the romance, but pubescent Snow's pining for the district girl Lucy Gray? Now, that's a treat.

My only complaint is the book's length; it's too long! It reads like a trilogy in one book.
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