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Pierce Brown

Red Rising

Pierce BrownFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Pierce Brown

Red Rising

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mars • Future Society

Theme
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Red Rising by Pierce Brown, Darrow, a sixteen-year-old Red, lives in a dystopian society on Mars where his caste is oppressed by the ruling Golds. Following the execution of his wife Eo, Darrow joins a revolutionary group, undergoes physical transformation to infiltrate the Golds, and enters their Institute to challenge the entrenched power structure from within. The book contains instances of violence and trauma, including executions.

Gritty

Suspenseful

Dark

Adventurous

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Pierce Brown's Red Rising captivates with its imaginative world-building and compelling protagonist, drawing readers into a gripping tale of rebellion and survival. Critics praise its fast-paced narrative and intricate plotting. However, some find the gritty violence excessive and the character development occasionally lacking. Overall, a thrilling and ambitious sci-fi saga.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Red Rising?

Fans of Red Rising by Pierce Brown are likely to enjoy dystopian futures, relentless action, and complex characters. If you appreciate the brutal intensity of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins or the epic scale of Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, this gripping space opera will captivate you.

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mars • Future Society

Theme
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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