Snow may land on top, but “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” barely builds to a flurry. The new prequel to “The Hunger Games” series takes place more than 60 years before the events of the original book but still lands on a familiar face. Read more...
Photo: Suzanne Collins’ latest installment in “The Hunger Games” universe expands upon what has been established in the original series, including mockingjay symbolism and President Snow’s development as a young boy. However, his lack of morality leads to stagnancy of his character. (Courtesy of Scholastic Review)
