singingshooter 's review for:

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

5.0

adventurous dark mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Really enjoyed how this broke down how controlling and Manipulative Snow was from the start. But also how he could have made choices to be a “good” person. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Gaslighting

Moderate: Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, Toxic friendship, War