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Red Rising
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ⢠Pierce Brownâs relentlessly entertaining debut channels the excitement of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Enderâs Game by Orson Scott Card.
âRed Rising ascends above a crowded dysÂtopian field.ââUSA Today
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEARâEntertainment Weekly, BuzzFeed, Shelf Awareness
âI live for the dream that my children will be born free,â she says. âThat they will be what they like. That they will own the land their father gave them.â
âI live for you,â I say sadly.
Eo kisses my cheek. âThen you must live for more.â
Darrow is a Red, a member of the lowest caste in the color-coded society of the future. Like his fellow Reds, he works all day, believing that he and his people are making the surface of Mars livable for future generations. Yet he toils willingly, trusting that his blood and sweat will one day result in a better world for his children.
But Darrow and his kind have been betrayed. Soon he discovers that humanity reached the surface generations ago. Vast cities and lush wilds spread across the planet. Darrowâand Reds like himâare nothing more than slaves to a decadent ruling class.
Inspired by a longing for justice, and driven by the memory of lost love, Darrow sacrifices everything to infiltrate the legendary Institute, a proving ground for the dominant Gold caste, where the next generation of humanityâs overlords struggle for power. He will be forced to compete for his life and the very future of civilization against the best and most brutal of Societyâs ruling class. There, he will stop at nothing to bring down his enemies . . . even if it means he has to become one of them to do so.
Praise for Red Rising
â[A] spectacular adventure . . . one heart-pounding ride . . . Pierce Brownâs dizzyingly good debut novel evokes The Hunger Games, Lord of the Flies, and Enderâs Game. . . . [Red Rising] has everything it needs to become meteoric.ââEntertainment Weekly
âEnder, Katniss, and now Darrow.ââScott Sigler
âRed Rising is a sophisticated vision. . . . Brown will find a devoted audience.ââRichmond Times-Dispatch
Donât miss any of Pierce Brownâs Red Rising Saga:
RED RISING ⢠GOLDEN SON ⢠MORNING STAR ⢠IRON GOLD ⢠DARK AGE ⢠LIGHT BRINGER
âRed Rising ascends above a crowded dysÂtopian field.ââUSA Today
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEARâEntertainment Weekly, BuzzFeed, Shelf Awareness
âI live for the dream that my children will be born free,â she says. âThat they will be what they like. That they will own the land their father gave them.â
âI live for you,â I say sadly.
Eo kisses my cheek. âThen you must live for more.â
Darrow is a Red, a member of the lowest caste in the color-coded society of the future. Like his fellow Reds, he works all day, believing that he and his people are making the surface of Mars livable for future generations. Yet he toils willingly, trusting that his blood and sweat will one day result in a better world for his children.
But Darrow and his kind have been betrayed. Soon he discovers that humanity reached the surface generations ago. Vast cities and lush wilds spread across the planet. Darrowâand Reds like himâare nothing more than slaves to a decadent ruling class.
Inspired by a longing for justice, and driven by the memory of lost love, Darrow sacrifices everything to infiltrate the legendary Institute, a proving ground for the dominant Gold caste, where the next generation of humanityâs overlords struggle for power. He will be forced to compete for his life and the very future of civilization against the best and most brutal of Societyâs ruling class. There, he will stop at nothing to bring down his enemies . . . even if it means he has to become one of them to do so.
Praise for Red Rising
â[A] spectacular adventure . . . one heart-pounding ride . . . Pierce Brownâs dizzyingly good debut novel evokes The Hunger Games, Lord of the Flies, and Enderâs Game. . . . [Red Rising] has everything it needs to become meteoric.ââEntertainment Weekly
âEnder, Katniss, and now Darrow.ââScott Sigler
âRed Rising is a sophisticated vision. . . . Brown will find a devoted audience.ââRichmond Times-Dispatch
Donât miss any of Pierce Brownâs Red Rising Saga:
RED RISING ⢠GOLDEN SON ⢠MORNING STAR ⢠IRON GOLD ⢠DARK AGE ⢠LIGHT BRINGER
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The beginning was the best part. Then it all went downhill. It is very confusing with no character development. A few surprises here and there, but overall, I found it hard to finish and was a minute away from being a DNF.
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Red Rising completely blew me away. I typically am not a big SIFI fan but this was just exceptional. Set on a colonized Mars, the story follows Darrow, a Redâa miner toiling beneath the planetâs surface, believing his work is vital for making Mars habitable for future generations. The shock comes when he discovers that Mars has been livable for years, and his people have been oppressed and lied to by the ruling Golds. ďżź ďżź ďżź
Darrowâs transformation from a subjugated miner to an infiltrator among the elite Golds is both harrowing and inspiring. The Institute, a brutal training ground for the Gold youth, is reminiscent of the political intrigue and backstabbing seen in Game of Thrones. The alliances, betrayals, and strategic maneuverings kept me on the edge of my seat.
Pierce Brownâs world-building is exceptional. The caste system, denoted by colors, is intricate and well-developed, adding depth to the societal structures and conflicts. The action sequences are intense and vividly described, making it hard to put the book down. ďżź
What truly sets Red Rising apart is its exploration of themes like sacrifice, loyalty, and the quest for freedom. Darrowâs journey is emotionally charged, and I found myself deeply invested in his struggle against an unjust system. This book is a rollercoaster of emotions, and I canât wait to dive into the rest of the series.
Not my cup of tea. The plot moves extremely slow and the fantasy genre elements made it harder for me to get into. I put in a good 10 hours before allowing myself to DNF.
Trojan Horse meets Hunger Games. Took more than half the book to pick up but it moved fast after that!
Audiobook listen. Iâm normally more of a fantasy reader than sci-fi/dystopian, but I loved this book! I couldnât put it down. Darrow feels so real and relatable. Iâm excited to read the rest of the series.
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