A review by togglesmcbobbins
Red Rising by Pierce Brown

challenging dark sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

It's not my cup of tea, but I understand why people like it--it's well written. There's really no "good" protagonist. Everyone sucks and the government is steeped in corruption and greed. This is a lot like Hunger Games, but a lot darker and much slower.
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