The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

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Science Fiction Dystopian Thriller & Suspense +1 more
Format Kindle
Seiten 541
Sprache Englisch
Veröffentlicht May 19, 2020
Verlag Scholastic Press
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Beschreibung

In the narrative set within the dystopian world of Panem, anticipation hangs heavily in the air as the morning of the reaping dawns. This is a pivotal moment, marking the start of the tenth annual Hunger Games, an event that shapes the lives of its participants in unimaginable ways. The Capital, vibrant and opulent, contrasts starkly with the harsh realities faced by those from the districts.

Central to the unfolding story is a young Coriolanus Snow. Once a scion of a prestigious family, he must navigate the treacherous political landscape that defines the Games. As he grapples with his family's dwindling fortunes, he comes to realize that the path to power is fraught with moral dilemmas. His ambition drives him to mentor a tribute, and this relationship challenges his perceptions of cruelty and compassion in a world steeped in violence.

Amidst the spectacle and brutality of the Games, alliances are tested and loyalties scrutinized. Coriolanus finds himself torn between his aspirations and the integrity of his own beliefs. His journey reveals deep insights into the nature of power, sacrifice, and the lengths one will go to secure their place in a society dominated by fear and manipulation.

The atmosphere is charged with tension as the characters are drawn into a complex web of strategy and survival. As alliances form and break, the heart of the story reflects the profound cost of ambition, ultimately questioning what it truly means to wield influence in a world that thrives on chaos and despair.

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4.5⭐️Me gustó mucho la interacción entre los personajes principales (Coriolanus y Lucy Gray), demostraron ser el complemento perfecto uno con el otro en medio de la adversidad de los juegos.Mi opinión sobre algunos personajes:

4.0

Wow! I'm jumping straight in. This book is so much better than the other books. The trilogy was so boring to me, but this was great in my opinion. We see Snow before he became the person we know him to be. Snow is a very determined young man, and yet he is still not what I expected. Tigris is back and we see her story well part of it anyway. Then there's the girl from 12, and she will surprise you I think. Pros. The writing was great, and the character development was excellent. I like the connections to the original trilogy as well. Good storyline Cons: Slow parts especially towards the end, but still enough to keep me interested. The way things happen is weird to me, but I understand why. All in all I definitely reccomend this book.

5.0

I love how we see the first games where they introduce many new things. I love snows pov, and how he becomes who we all knew in the original trilogy also. It just was well written and laid out overall.

The ending was confusing and open ended, is there going to be another book for this prequel novel as like a spin-off series.

2.0
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eva @eva6687
Apr 19, 2025

I’m not sure I can even recommend this book. It was equal parts of boring and interesting. However, the one thing that really stood out was Snow (obviously). I hate him so much, but that’s the point, right? As soon as I started this book, I knew I’d have a problem with the evil that is Coriolanus Snow. He is loyal to no one but himself. Once he's met with an opportunity to attain power, he'll stop at nothing and will quickly discard anyone in his way, even the one person he claimed to have affection for. He's a very well written villain. His manipulative ways and rise to power were fascinating. The book wasn’t great, but Snow was definitely one of the highlights.Lucy Gray is one of the brighter spots in this book. She’s got so much personality, but I felt like her character was a bit underused. She’s the perfect contrast to Snow’s evilness, but I couldn’t help feeling like she deserved more depth. Still, I was invested in her story, even if Snow kept stealing the spotlight.Overall, this was an easy read. The writing wasn't epic or anything, so Snow's rise to power was the only thing that I was interested in.

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