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A review by clara01
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I was really looking forward to reading this book as I loved the Hunger Games but I'm quite disappointed. The book is really slow throughout and I did have to push myself to finish it.
From the Hunger Games I know the character of Snow but he was even more despicable in this book. I don't think I've ever disliked a character more, he was self absorbed and pure evil at times. He always believes he's right and most of the book is just him justifying his actions.
Also the female singing parts were quite weird and unnerving to listen to when being spoken by a man. There was quite a lot of singing, it would've been nice for it to be sung on the audiobook.
From the Hunger Games I know the character of Snow but he was even more despicable in this book. I don't think I've ever disliked a character more, he was self absorbed and pure evil at times. He always believes he's right and most of the book is just him justifying his actions.
Also the female singing parts were quite weird and unnerving to listen to when being spoken by a man. There was quite a lot of singing, it would've been nice for it to be sung on the audiobook.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, War, Child death, and Death
Moderate: Pandemic/Epidemic and Police brutality
Minor: Suicide attempt, Classism, Death of parent, and Cannibalism