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A review by seana02
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
One sentence Review: Rich people catch a vibe and everybody else suffers the consequences.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is another fascinating adventure back into the world of "The Hunger Games." The Book is a prequel that follows an eighteen year old (President) Coriolanus Snow as he finishes his secondary education as a mentor for the tenth annual Hunger Games. He is assigned to be the mentor for the female tribute from district twelve, Lucy Gray Baird. This slight sets the stage for how Snow interacts with Lucy Gray, his family, peers and superiors, and all of theirs choices and interaction set the stage for the man that snow will be and the society that he will create. Collins' incredible writing draws you into the world and helps you understand the mind of the man who will become the tyrant that Panem fears in the original trilogy; making you understand him at some points, while still always (hopefully) forcing you to understand how flawed his logic is throughout his journey.
The book explores the themes of class, expectations from society and family, the dangers of creating societal barriers, the dangers of propaganda, and the consequences of a failed romance that can haunt an entire series.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is another fascinating adventure back into the world of "The Hunger Games." The Book is a prequel that follows an eighteen year old (President) Coriolanus Snow as he finishes his secondary education as a mentor for the tenth annual Hunger Games. He is assigned to be the mentor for the female tribute from district twelve, Lucy Gray Baird. This slight sets the stage for how Snow interacts with Lucy Gray, his family, peers and superiors, and all of theirs choices and interaction set the stage for the man that snow will be and the society that he will create. Collins' incredible writing draws you into the world and helps you understand the mind of the man who will become the tyrant that Panem fears in the original trilogy; making you understand him at some points, while still always (hopefully) forcing you to understand how flawed his logic is throughout his journey.
The book explores the themes of class, expectations from society and family, the dangers of creating societal barriers, the dangers of propaganda, and the consequences of a failed romance that can haunt an entire series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship