2023’s movie adaptation ofThe Ballad of Songbirds & Snakesgot people talking aboutThe Hunger Gamesfranchise again.
Readers may even revisit the best books in the series.
While Lucy Gray offers a compelling perspective, Snow isn’t a lead that readers want to root for.
However, it’s not just his personality that makesBalladrank lower than the otherHunger Gamesnovels.
Even with these downsides, however,The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakesproves a strong addition to the franchise.
Given a few more books, Lucy could easily win over readers in the same way that Katniss did.
The prequel’s commentary on good and evil and what leads people to choose the latter is thoughtful.
Not all dystopian series stick the landing, butMockingjaymanages it.
Collins' finale is both thrilling and emotional, and it packs a punch in its final chapters.
Seeing Katniss step into the role of the Mockingjay is also satisfying.
Katniss' entire reason for entering the Hunger Games is to save Prim.
Through President Coin, Collins suggests that the response to oppression sometimes threatens to repeat it.
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For one,Mockingjaycould have easily been a bit longer.
Essentially,Mockingjay’s conclusion could have gone further than it did.
Sunrise on the Reapingis the only Hunger Games novel told in a first-person point of view so far.
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The Hunger Gameshas the highest averageGoodreadsrating of the original trilogy, sitting at 4.34.
AlthoughThe Hunger Gamesstarts strong, its world still takes some getting used to.
The Capitol increases its cruelty towards the districts, even before the 75th Hunger Games begins.
It’s impressive that Collins is able to provide social commentary before, during, and after the Games.
Every part ofCatching Firehas something important to say.
