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Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5)

Pierce Brown
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Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Pierce Brown

Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

704

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Galactic Empire • Distant Future

Theme
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

HL720L

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Super Short Summary

Dark Age by Pierce Brown follows a person's struggle for power and survival in a fractured society set in a dystopian future. Amidst intense battles and political intrigue, individuals are pushed to their limits as they face moral dilemmas and fight for their beliefs.

Reviews & Readership

4.6

92,770 ratings

90%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Pierce Brown's Dark Age is a gripping continuation of the Red Rising saga, praised for its complex characters and intense plot twists. Readers admire its depth and mature themes but note its brutality and dense narrative may overwhelm some. Overall, it enriches the series with its dark, intricate storytelling but can be heavy for those preferring lighter fare.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5)?

Fans of high-stakes space operas and intricate political maneuvering will love Dark Age by Pierce Brown. Ideal for readers who enjoyed Dune by Frank Herbert or The Expanse series by James S.A. Corey, this novel offers a complex narrative with deep character development and intense action in a dystopian universe.

4.6

92,770 ratings

90%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

704

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Galactic Empire • Distant Future

Theme
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

HL720L

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