Red Rising

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4.5

(11.7K)

Pierce Brown

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Pierce Brown’s relentlessly entertaining debut channels the excitement of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. “Red Rising ascends above a crowded dystopian field.”—USA TodayONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR—Entertainment Weekly, BuzzFeed, Shelf Awareness“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 toils willingly, trusting 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 reached the surface generations ago. Vast cities and lush wilds 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.Praise for Red Rising“[A] spectacular adventure . . . one heart-pounding ride . . . Pierce Brown’s dizzyingly good debut novel evokes The Hunger Games, Lord of the Flies, and Ender’s Game. . . . [Red Rising] has everything it needs to become meteoric.”—Entertainment Weekly“Ender, Katniss, and now Darrow.”—Scott Sigler “Red Rising is a sophisticated vision. . . . Brown will find a devoted audience.”—Richmond Times-DispatchDon’t miss any of Pierce Brown’s Red Rising Saga:RED RISING • GOLDEN SON • MORNING STAR • IRON GOLD • DARK AGE • LIGHT BRINGER

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Author

Pierce Brown

Pages

400

Publisher

Random House Worlds

Published Date

2014-01-28

ISBN

9780345539793 0345539796

Ratings

Google: 4.5

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"This is a great series. Keep you wanting for more. If you like Enders Game and Hunger Game, you will love this series! Listen to the audio version if you don’t have time to read - well produced."

Cam Nguyen

"Very interesting story here. Many good parts but also some lows that drag. Deceit, deception, mystery, violence is all here. Even some goofiness from the main character when you are in their head. The author did a good job painting Mars in your mind. I wanted to like it but felt quite neutral after reading. Perhaps will give it a second read with some time as most reviews are really good. "

Joe H

"3.5⭐️ I liked the story. It wasn't the best dystopian world, cuz I felt like it used a lot of heavily used concepts (caste systems based on color, creeds of obedience, etc.) But the story was fun to read. I hope in the next book, Darrow makes more unexpected choices. That'll really help break up the monotony of the scifi cliches and make it even more exciting to read. I'm invested in knowing how he's able to cause a rebellion. "

Maya

"This is my favorite current series. "

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Brian strong

"I didn’t expect to like this at all but i ended up LOVING IT! It gave me very much lord of the flies vibes but with older kids and technology! It was so different than what I usually read so it was so refreshing"

Gabby Lucas

"I was waiting to review this until I finished the whole series. I had so much fun reading these books. Super fast paced, with interesting world building and genuinely loveable characters. This has got to be one of my favorite turn-your-brain-off trilogies I’ve read in a while. Also, team Sevro 5ever. Awooooooo!"

grace

"This is definitely a series I will be continuing, I binged this is 3 days reading the majority in one day. While there are hints of The Hunger Games this is its own thing on so many levels. From the cultures, to the planetary workings to the medical advancement this was just so cool and I'm sad I don't have book two in hand right away! A must read!"

Sarah

"2nd reread. Bloody d@mn good first book. It took a little while to get into because there is so much world-building, character development, and politics. I honestly loved it better my second and third time reading. And after writing down thirty notes I was able to keep up, learn all the characters and get a feel for the world and the different tiers of the hierarchy. It's a very complex story but absolutely worth getting to know. The comradery of the characters drew me in completely. Darrow has slowly become an honorable and bold leader. I just wanted to crawl in the book and follow him to the very gates of hell. *HOWL* But he is also human. While he is amazing at things he is not always the best and he does not always do whats right. It was humbling watching him adjust to this new world. Oh boy I could not stop laughing at the brotherhood they all shared and sadly I felt left out. These friendships are built and built upon making my love for them grow. I just hope to earn my own wolf cloak one day. Not only is the main character unforgettable, his comrades are too. Virginia was a perfect match in every way. Strong ,wicked smart, and caring. Sevro good grief what an idiot. I love him so much. Mischievous, a jerk, and downright disgusting. I wouldn't change a thing. He is so small and not worth your notice until he is at your throat. Tactus you..... ugh. I hate-love you so much. And how could anyone forget PAX AU TELEMANUS! Ever since this story, I have been looking for more like it........How did I think I could find another book even remotely close to this? Three re-reads later and the battles still give me chills and thrills. You forget that these are teenagers. They age so quickly but understandably so. We get to grow with Darrow, learn with him, and become proud pack members. Cry when he is hurt laugh when he is happy. I still gasp everytime I read. This series is perfection itself. I just want to be in house Mars so bad *cry*. Oh and do yourself a favor ge"

Ashley

"I enjoyed this book. It definitely gave Hunger Games vibes. I enjoyed the pacing until I got closer to the end when it started to feel winded and I was ready for it to end. I will be continuing the series. "