The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
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2020
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Graphic ViolenceMurderOppressive RegimesSad Ending
It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the tenth annual Hunger Games. In the Capitol, eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games. The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times, its fate hanging on the slender chance that Coriolanus will be able to outcharm, outwit, and outmaneuver his fellow students to mentor the winning tribute.
The odds are against him. He’s been given the humiliating assignment of mentoring the female tribute from District 12, the lowest of the low. Their fates are now completely intertwined — every choice Coriolanus makes could lead to favor or failure, triumph or ruin. Inside the arena, it will be a fight to the death. Outside the arena, Coriolanus starts to feel for his doomed tribute… and must weigh his need to follow the rules against his desire to survive no matter what it takes.
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Loved it: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.
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Mixed feelings: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
I went into The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.
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Didn’t work for me: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. There’s a specific turning point late in the book that changes the tone hard — that moment will make or break it for you. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Really enjoyed: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. I went into The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. There’s a specific turning point late in the book that changes the tone hard — that moment will make or break it for you. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Mixed feelings: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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Mixed feelings: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.
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