A review by jsreadingcorner
Red Rising by Pierce Brown

dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

This book is pure science fiction. I liked the concept of the book and the fact that throughout the book the characters did not feel redemable. I also enjoyed that it wasn't easy for Darrow. Brown does a very good job at describing in great detail, sometimes disgustingly so what is happening in the scene and exactly how Darrow feels. This was one of the things I wasn't a huge fan of because the language was quite disgusting and crude, and there was a lot of cursing but it did fit the characters and the situation. 
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