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lydiasturges 's review for:
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
by Suzanne Collins
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was hesitant to read this when it wasn’t Katniss/Peeta centric, but I’m glad I read it!! What a phenomenal read. Holy shit. I am amazed at Collins’ writing style and her ability to write social commentary in a subtler way. Snow’s development throughout the book is so compelling that you forget you already know who he turns out to be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Violence, Police brutality, Murder, War, Classism
Minor: Cannibalism, Alcohol