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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Book 4 of the The Hunger Games series
See it on Amazon2020Easy readSteady pace
What it is about
Set sixty-four years before the first book, this prequel follows the eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow as he mentors a tribute in the tenth Hunger Games. It explores how a man comes to love power.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy science fiction built on big ideas, with a dark mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Power · Ambition · Prequel
Screen adaptation
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023)
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About the author
Suzanne Collins5 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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