Unveiling the Prequel: An Introduction to 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'- Dive back into the dystopian world of Panem in Suzanne Collins' riveting prequel to the immensely popular Hunger Games series. "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" is a literary gem that takes us on a journey to the past, revealing the origins of the Hunger Games and the complex character of Coriolanus Snow.