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

dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The way Collins in no way redeemed Snow but also gave a realistic portrayal of someone who is indoctrinated by fear, paranoia, and the mentality of "others" bringing them down... It's just so good. Collins is a fantastic writer who can weave an interesting plot at a breakneck pace with rich character analysis. *chef's kiss* 

Giving a 4 instead of 5 because I felt a lot of the references to the main trilogy felt a little cringe and it was difficult at points to be stuck with Snow's POV.