The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a thrilling new Hunger Games novel by Suzanne Collins. Set in the same dark future world as the original trilogy, this pulse-pounding story finds District 13 on the brink of rebellion. As war looms, Katniss Everdeen and her team must risk everything to outwit President Snow and launch an all-out assault on the Capitol. If they fail, it will be their final act… Collins brings back the characters we love, including Katniss, Peeta, Gale and.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for anyone who loves the Hunger Games series. It’s a thrilling new novel set in the same dark future world, with all of your favorite characters.
Pros :
- Thrilling new Hunger Games novel
- Set in the same dark future world as the original trilogy
- Pulse-pounding story
Cons :
- The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a thrilling new Hunger Games novel by Suzanne Collins. Set in the same dark future world as the original trilogy, this pulse-pounding story finds District 13 on the brink of rebellion. As war looms, Katniss Everdeen and her team must risk everything to outwit President Snow and launch an all-out assault on the Capitol. If they fail, it will be their final act… Collins brings back the characters we love, including Katniss, Peeta, Gale and Effie Trinket. However readers may feel that without fresh perspectives from different characters The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes feels like its retreading ground already covered in previous novels
- albeit with higher stakes than ever before.
- The plot can seem slow at times when there is build up towards another big event or showdown (much like The Hunger Games themselves). Readers interested chiefly in action might find certain stretches dull
Learn more about the author
Collins is the #1 “New York Times” bestselling author of The Hunger Games trilogy, as well as other novels for young adults and children. In her books, Collins explores powerful themes such as survival, courage and strength in the face of adversity. She has been praised by reviewers for creating realistic and believable worlds that suck readers into the story.
Reader Reviews
“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a heart-pounding page turner that you won’t be able to put down. With the same dark, dystopian future as the original Hunger Games trilogy, this novel finds District 13 on the brink of rebellion. As war looms, Katniss and her team must risk everything to outwit President Snow and launch an all-out assault on the Capitol – if they fail, it will be their final act.”
“One of the best books I’ve read in a while! Couldn’t put it down!”
“fans of The Hunger Games series will find this novel a must-read, as it furthers the story while providing new revelations about the characters.”
” Gripping, gut-wrenching and unputdownable!”
