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Death (12 reviewers), Violence (11 reviewers), Gore (10 reviewers), Blood (8 reviewers), Slavery (7 reviewers), Torture (6 reviewers), Murder (5 reviewers), Animal death (3 reviewers), Sexual assault (3 reviewers), Rape (3 reviewers), Emotional abuse (3 reviewers), Excrement (3 reviewers), Body horror (3 reviewers), Grief (2 reviewers), Bullying (2 reviewers), Misogyny (2 reviewers), Cannibalism (2 reviewers), Child death (2 reviewers), Cursing (2 reviewers), Racism (2 reviewers), Sexual violence (2 reviewers), Sexism (2 reviewers), Physical abuse (2 reviewers), Medical content (1 reviewer), Racial slurs (1 reviewer), Kidnapping (1 reviewer), Confinement (1 reviewer), Genocide (1 reviewer), Suicide (1 reviewer), Animal cruelty (1 reviewer), and Forced institutionalization (1 reviewer)Moderate
Rape (7 reviewers), Grief (4 reviewers), Sexual assault (4 reviewers), Death (4 reviewers), Cursing (3 reviewers), Alcoholism (2 reviewers), Bullying (2 reviewers), Cannibalism (2 reviewers), Sexual violence (2 reviewers), Blood (2 reviewers), Violence (1 reviewer), Torture (1 reviewer), Misogyny (1 reviewer), Animal death (1 reviewer), Police brutality (1 reviewer), Kidnapping (1 reviewer), Vomit (1 reviewer), Trafficking (1 reviewer), Addiction (1 reviewer), Suicide attempt (1 reviewer), Sexism (1 reviewer), Suicidal thoughts (1 reviewer), Gore (1 reviewer), Genocide (1 reviewer), Suicide (1 reviewer), Slavery (1 reviewer), Mental illness (1 reviewer), Death of parent (1 reviewer), and Excrement (1 reviewer)Minor
Rape (4 reviewers), Sexual assault (3 reviewers), Sexual content (2 reviewers), Sexual violence (2 reviewers), Cannibalism (2 reviewers), Body horror (1 reviewer), Child death (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), Infidelity (1 reviewer), Physical abuse (1 reviewer), Excrement (1 reviewer), Medical trauma (1 reviewer), and Death of parent (1 reviewer)Moods
adventurous 87%
dark 78%
tense 68%
emotional 29%
challenging 18%
inspiring 14%
sad 12%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 7%
funny 6%
reflective 5%
informative 0%
lighthearted 0%
dark 78%
tense 68%
emotional 29%
challenging 18%
inspiring 14%
sad 12%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 7%
funny 6%
reflective 5%
informative 0%
lighthearted 0%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 45%
slow 9%
fast 45%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 0%Loveable characters?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 22% | N/A: 0%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 0%Average rating
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"I live for the dream that my children will be born free," she says. "That they will be what they like. That they will own the land their father gave them."
"I live for you," I say sadly.
Eo kisses my cheek. "Then you must live for more."
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 spends his life willingly, knowing 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 already reached the surface generations ago. Vast cities and sprawling parks spread across the planet. Darrow—and Reds like him—are 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 humanity's 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 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.
"I live for you," I say sadly.
Eo kisses my cheek. "Then you must live for more."
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 spends his life willingly, knowing 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 already reached the surface generations ago. Vast cities and sprawling parks spread across the planet. Darrow—and Reds like him—are 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 humanity's 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 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.
Buy Red Rising
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Other countries
Bookshop UK
Blackwell's
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"I live for the dream that my children will be born free," she says. "That they will be what they like. That they will own the land their father gave them."
"I live for you," I say sadly.
Eo kisses my cheek. "Then you must live for more."
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 spends his life willingly, knowing 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 already reached the surface generations ago. Vast cities and sprawling parks spread across the planet. Darrow—and Reds like him—are 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 humanity's 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 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.
"I live for you," I say sadly.
Eo kisses my cheek. "Then you must live for more."
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 spends his life willingly, knowing 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 already reached the surface generations ago. Vast cities and sprawling parks spread across the planet. Darrow—and Reds like him—are 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 humanity's 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 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.
What the community thinks
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Death (12 reviewers), Violence (11 reviewers), Gore (10 reviewers), Blood (8 reviewers), Slavery (7 reviewers), Torture (6 reviewers), Murder (5 reviewers), Animal death (3 reviewers), Sexual assault (3 reviewers), Rape (3 reviewers), Emotional abuse (3 reviewers), Excrement (3 reviewers), Body horror (3 reviewers), Grief (2 reviewers), Bullying (2 reviewers), Misogyny (2 reviewers), Cannibalism (2 reviewers), Child death (2 reviewers), Cursing (2 reviewers), Racism (2 reviewers), Sexual violence (2 reviewers), Sexism (2 reviewers), Physical abuse (2 reviewers), Medical content (1 reviewer), Racial slurs (1 reviewer), Kidnapping (1 reviewer), Confinement (1 reviewer), Genocide (1 reviewer), Suicide (1 reviewer), Animal cruelty (1 reviewer), and Forced institutionalization (1 reviewer)Moderate
Rape (7 reviewers), Grief (4 reviewers), Sexual assault (4 reviewers), Death (4 reviewers), Cursing (3 reviewers), Alcoholism (2 reviewers), Bullying (2 reviewers), Cannibalism (2 reviewers), Sexual violence (2 reviewers), Blood (2 reviewers), Violence (1 reviewer), Torture (1 reviewer), Misogyny (1 reviewer), Animal death (1 reviewer), Police brutality (1 reviewer), Kidnapping (1 reviewer), Vomit (1 reviewer), Trafficking (1 reviewer), Addiction (1 reviewer), Suicide attempt (1 reviewer), Sexism (1 reviewer), Suicidal thoughts (1 reviewer), Gore (1 reviewer), Genocide (1 reviewer), Suicide (1 reviewer), Slavery (1 reviewer), Mental illness (1 reviewer), Death of parent (1 reviewer), and Excrement (1 reviewer)Minor
Rape (4 reviewers), Sexual assault (3 reviewers), Sexual content (2 reviewers), Sexual violence (2 reviewers), Cannibalism (2 reviewers), Body horror (1 reviewer), Child death (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), Infidelity (1 reviewer), Physical abuse (1 reviewer), Excrement (1 reviewer), Medical trauma (1 reviewer), and Death of parent (1 reviewer)Moods
adventurous 87%
dark 78%
tense 68%
emotional 29%
challenging 18%
inspiring 14%
sad 12%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 7%
funny 6%
reflective 5%
informative 0%
lighthearted 0%
dark 78%
tense 68%
emotional 29%
challenging 18%
inspiring 14%
sad 12%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 7%
funny 6%
reflective 5%
informative 0%
lighthearted 0%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 45%
slow 9%
fast 45%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 0%Loveable characters?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 22% | N/A: 0%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 0%Average rating