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

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

this was an absolutely crazy read. I saw the movie first and loved it, but now I wish so many parts of this book had been better portrayed in the film. There is so so so much here that I would’ve loved to see in the film. That being said, the film giving Lucy Gray a more significant perspective is something I really enjoyed. Coriolanus Snow is a terrifying TERRIFYING man and wow