The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Title: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Author(s): Suzanne Collins
Series: The Hunger Games #4
Genre(s): Dystopian
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 517
Length: 16h 16m
Narrator(s): Santino Fontana
Source: Owned
Reason(s): None
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My Thoughts

I thought THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES was really fascinating and a fantastic prequel to The Hunger Games trilogy. I especially loved learning about Panem after the first war between the Capitol and the districts. I thought it was interesting to see how the Hunger Games operated before they became what they were in the 74th Hunger Games. I also loved the characters, especially Lucy Gray. I really loved learning more about Tigris and I’m curious why and when she and Coriolanus had a falling out.

Watching Coriolanus Snow’s life unfold in THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES is a lot like watching Anakin Skywalker become Darth Vader in the Star Wars prequels. You keep hoping it won’t happen, but know there’s no hope. I thought it was interesting to be in his head, to hear the conflict of remaining loyal to the Capitol, regaining his status and wealth, or siding with the districts and Lucy Gray.