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Suzanne Collins The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes The Hunger Games #0 |
Set 64 years before the events of the original trilogy, this novel follows an 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow—a charismatic and ambitious young man from a once-wealthy family that has fallen on hard times. He sees his chance for redemption in the upcoming 10th annual Hunger Games, where he is assigned to mentor the female tribute from the impoverished District 12, Lucy Gray Baird. A gifted and defiant singer, Lucy Gray captivates the audience with her charm and cunning.
As Coriolanus navigates the cutthroat world of the Capitol and the brutal arena, he must decide what he's willing to do to help Lucy Gray win and reclaim his family's status. The book provides a chilling look at how the early Games were shaped and how the seeds of a tyrannical rule were sown. It’s a compelling exploration of power, morality, and the complex nature of ambition. Fans of the original series will discover the deep-seated fears and motivations that turned a young, intelligent boy into the cold-hearted President they know from the future.
"The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" is an essential read that provides crucial context to the entire series, showing how a single moment in time can change a person—and a nation—forever.
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