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_sxlin_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
solarglitch's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This look at politics and where it can go is an exciting, captivating read. The pace of the book is incredible and the unreliable narration from Darrow point of view does an excellent job of keeping the reader guessing just enough. Darrow strategic mind is hard not to love, and his developent as he learns more about society is a marvel.
kaitlynreinig's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
jgmare's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Cooler hunger games
booknieszka's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
eskaywai's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“the measure of a man is what he does when he has power”
***
gripping, emotional, thrilling, and a fantastic story through and through. if you like dystopian or sci-fi or fantasy books, or even if you hate all three with a passion, this is so worth the read.
i’m trying to get my thoughts sorted out, because wow. i was NOT prepared. what a fascinating concept, and the world building and the execution were so enthralling. the plot twists were masterful, and they all made so much sense while also not being obvious.
the choppy “tell-it-how-it-is”writing style was something to get used to, but i found myself loving it and how it added to the character of darrow and helped me to understand him and how he thinks.
i just. loved it. so much. so so much. i don’t even know how i’m supposed to write about it. maybe i’ll write a more cohesive review once i’ve thought about it more, (let’s be real, no i won’t LOL) but for now i’m just gonna leave it at that.
pls read this
***
gripping, emotional, thrilling, and a fantastic story through and through. if you like dystopian or sci-fi or fantasy books, or even if you hate all three with a passion, this is so worth the read.
i’m trying to get my thoughts sorted out, because wow. i was NOT prepared. what a fascinating concept, and the world building and the execution were so enthralling. the plot twists were masterful, and they all made so much sense while also not being obvious.
the choppy “tell-it-how-it-is”writing style was something to get used to, but i found myself loving it and how it added to the character of darrow and helped me to understand him and how he thinks.
i just. loved it. so much. so so much. i don’t even know how i’m supposed to write about it. maybe i’ll write a more cohesive review once i’ve thought about it more, (let’s be real, no i won’t LOL) but for now i’m just gonna leave it at that.
pls read this
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Slavery, and Violence
helenleone's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
ambaright's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
If you like The Hunger Games and its dystopian world, Red Rising is for you! It’s packed full with incredible world building, political intrigue, the brutality of war, and a wild cast of characters.
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 so that one day his children will live in a better world. But Darrow and his kind have been betrayed, and soon he discovers that humanity reached the surface generations ago and that his people merely act as slaves to the ruling Golds.
Driven by his lost love’s dreams and a longing for justice, Darrow infiltrates the legendary Institute, a school for the next generation of Golden overlords. He will be forced to compete for his life and the very future of civilization against the best and most brutal of Society’s 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.
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 so that one day his children will live in a better world. But Darrow and his kind have been betrayed, and soon he discovers that humanity reached the surface generations ago and that his people merely act as slaves to the ruling Golds.
Driven by his lost love’s dreams and a longing for justice, Darrow infiltrates the legendary Institute, a school for the next generation of Golden overlords. He will be forced to compete for his life and the very future of civilization against the best and most brutal of Society’s 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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and War