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A review by itendswithe
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
This book follows a boy crafted to lead a rebellion against a caste-based society that is reinforced by selective breeding. Also, it's on mars.
It starts with a close look at the rough life in a low-caste mining community before throwing you into a Hunger Games-esque war simulation.
This book has a great premise, but the level of brutality was hard for me.
I would recommend checking out this book if the description intrigues you, but maybe look at the content warnings before diving in.
It starts with a close look at the rough life in a low-caste mining community before throwing you into a Hunger Games-esque war simulation.
This book has a great premise, but the level of brutality was hard for me.
I would recommend checking out this book if the description intrigues you, but maybe look at the content warnings before diving in.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, Slavery, Murder, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Child death, and Medical content
Moderate: Cursing, Self harm, Stalking, Rape, Sexual assault, Bullying, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, Cannibalism, and Death of parent