The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Summary

The action of the book «The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes» takes place 64 years before the events of the original Hunger Games trilogy. The main character, Coriolanus Snow, is still a teenager living in the Capitol, dreaming of fame and fortune. He gets the chance to become a mentor in the Tenth Hunger Games and is assigned a girl from District 12 named Lucy Gray Baird. Gradually, a complex bond forms between them, and Coriolanus begins to question his beliefs and the system he lives in. The book explores themes of power, morality, and human nature, showing how Coriolanus Snow transforms into the ruthless leader we know from the original trilogy.