'The Hunger Games' exploded in pop culture in 2008. Now author Suzanne Collins is back with a new prequel, 'Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.' HungerGames
books, you know the character Coriolanus Snow as the dictatorial president of Panem who wears roses on his lapels and antagonizes Katniss Everdeen. But what was the slick Snow like as an 18-year-old student?
As you'd expect, he was a clever and high-achieving student. As you might not expect, he had a soft side. Suzanne Collins explores Snow's back story, and plenty more, in her 500-plus page"Hunger Games" prequel novel,"The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," out Tuesday.the events of the original"Hunger Games" novel that was released in 2008.Miss Katniss Everdeen ? She doesn't exist in this book, which is set decades before she volunteers as tribute. The word"katniss" is only used when referencing a flowering plant that grows potatoes.
The very song Katniss wasn't supposed to sing is performed in the prequel. Those haunting lyrics? They get an explanation.It's a"Hunger Games" book, so you know there must to be high-stakes romance. In this case, the love story involves a curly-haired young Snow and a tribute whose charming singing voice earns plenty of favor in the Capitol.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Santino Fontana teases his recording of 'The Hunger Games' prequel audiobookSantino Fontana details the District 13-level security he endured while recording the audiobook narration for Suzanne Collins’ 'Hunger Games' prequel novel 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' (out May 19). Plus, find out what he has to say about President Snow's origin story.
Read more »
The 'Hunger Games' Hive, Unite: A New Prequel Movie Is ComingIt's based on Suzanne Collins' new novel, 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snake.'
Read more »
New York sports teams should plan to play games without fans, Cuomo saysThe US coronavirus outbreak has altered daily life in almost every way. Here's the latest updates on US Covid-19 cases, deaths, reopenings, the government response, unemployment and more.
Read more »
The Stadium Revenue Each NFL Team Will Lose If Games Are Played Without FansThe stadium revenue of each NFL team will lose if games are played without fans:
Read more »
Games without spectators only a short-term solution - WengerStaging football matches without spectators must only be a short-term fix during the COVID-19 pandemic as the prolonged absence of fans could damage the game, former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has said.
Read more »