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

dark reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I think this is the best book out of the Hunger Games saga, namely because of how much it makes you think and reflect. Suzanne was able to create a character so cruel and so wicked and then write a book making us feel empathy for him. The entire book, in my opinion, is a struggle between feeling empathy for Snow and, at the same time, recognizing where his wickedness began. Additionally, this book is a prime example of a way of teaching us and making us reflect on human nature and mankind. It's like an introduction to Philosophy, in a way. 
Overall, I really enjoyed this book, learning more about this world and how it has made me reflect on the human nature overall.