Episode 16: Before Katniss: was Snow's story worth telling?

This week on Literary Just Told You, Becks and Olive dive into the world of prequels and ask whether they genuinely add to a story - or simply explain things that were better left a mystery. From expanding a fictional world to giving villains an origin story, we're breaking down the ingredients of a successful prequel (and the pitfalls that make some fall flat).Having read The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, the girls explore whether this return to Panem was justified, how it reshaped our view of Snow, and why some mysteries are worth preserving.Join us as we debate what makes a prequel worth telling and whether going back is always a good idea.Follow us on Instagram & Tiktok to keep up to date with podcast updates.Intro/Outro Music by FASSounds on Pixabay -https://pixabay.com/music/beats-good-night-lofi-cozy-chill-music-160166/https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/