A review by vebauer
Red Rising by Pierce Brown

informative inspiring tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I think the plot itself and world building were good, although the mc is sort of chosen one and quite literally is good at everything. There were times that I was rooting for him. 

The big majority of the first book takes place in a large battle field with bases so if that’s not your thing, you are probably not going to like it.


The author does a lot of tell not show. Oddly enough it didn’t bother me too much, but there were times I would have liked more banter between the characters so that I could feel for them. 

The misogyny is a major issue with this book. Just the way women are treated or described took me out of the book multiple times. 
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