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

dark reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This story is less "how Snow becomes a bad guy" and more "how Snow was already a bad guy". He is already leaning on one side of the fence and this story explores the mindset behind landing on that side. I see it as a commentary on how the uppermost class sees itself and the rest of the world.
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