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kathrynleereads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Red Rising will never cease to amaze me. No matter how many times I read this book, I am always left surprised and in constant awe of Pierce Brown's brilliance. There are not many writers who could fill 400 pages with near-constant strategy and incredible insight into human civilization.
In my opinion, worldbuilding is one of the most crucial elements of a good book/series, and there are no worlds better written than the Society in Red Rising.
The complexities of this world vary from the obvious (the color system), to the minute (the use of bloody instead of gory), and they are shared with the reader in a way that feels completely organic and unforced.
And then there are the characters.
**Spoilers Ahead**
On the one hand, Darrow is the textbook definition of morally grey, but on the other, he couldn't be more different. He has a good heart, but it is because of that good heart that he is able to commit normally heinous acts. Not once did his mind stray from his overall mission (at least not to the point of hindering his mission), even when his goals required that he sacrifice his own morals.
I was never really a fan of Cassius. He expected respect without earning it, even while constantly disrespecting his friends in little ways. He wasn't capable of putting his goals above his personal opinions and vendettas.
Sevro is just his own breed. Utterly perfect in every way. I'll fight anyone who says a bad word about Sevro. He deserves everything good in the world (but probably doesn't want it).
Mustang was the character through whom Brown's brilliance really shown. Her unwavering logic and strategy made her loyal in a way that wasn't blind but was genuine. She always reminds me of Annabeth Chase (another daughter of Minerva/Athena).
Pax au Telemanus.
In my opinion, worldbuilding is one of the most crucial elements of a good book/series, and there are no worlds better written than the Society in Red Rising.
The complexities of this world vary from the obvious (the color system), to the minute (the use of bloody instead of gory), and they are shared with the reader in a way that feels completely organic and unforced.
And then there are the characters.
**Spoilers Ahead**
On the one hand, Darrow is the textbook definition of morally grey, but on the other, he couldn't be more different. He has a good heart, but it is because of that good heart that he is able to commit normally heinous acts. Not once did his mind stray from his overall mission (at least not to the point of hindering his mission), even when his goals required that he sacrifice his own morals.
I was never really a fan of Cassius. He expected respect without earning it, even while constantly disrespecting his friends in little ways. He wasn't capable of putting his goals above his personal opinions and vendettas.
Sevro is just his own breed. Utterly perfect in every way. I'll fight anyone who says a bad word about Sevro. He deserves everything good in the world (but probably doesn't want it).
Mustang was the character through whom Brown's brilliance really shown. Her unwavering logic and strategy made her loyal in a way that wasn't blind but was genuine. She always reminds me of Annabeth Chase (another daughter of Minerva/Athena).
Pax au Telemanus.
Such a soft heart in such a hard form.
I will never forgive Pierce Brown for what he allowed to happen to Pax. Never.
If you haven't yet read Red Rising, I suggest you sit down and start right now. It's the kind of book you'll always wished you'd read sooner.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Excrement, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, and Death of parent
mysticforestcrafts's review against another edition
5.0
Pros:
There is so much depth to this story. Between the development of the society, the sciences and general struggle for survival you have characters who dig their way into your heart.
I feel like this is a story that can and should be read multiple times. There is so much going on that it seems like I probably missed things needing to know what would happen next.
Elements of The Hunger Games, Lord of the Flies and probably several other dystopian novels ring through this story as echoes. It doesn’t feel like copying just a truth that these things will always affect humans.
Cons:
I’m a little surprised this isn’t more popular with the masses and/or included in a banned books list. It has all the elements to fit into that done, in my opinion, better than those that are recognized.
There is so much depth to this story. Between the development of the society, the sciences and general struggle for survival you have characters who dig their way into your heart.
I feel like this is a story that can and should be read multiple times. There is so much going on that it seems like I probably missed things needing to know what would happen next.
Elements of The Hunger Games, Lord of the Flies and probably several other dystopian novels ring through this story as echoes. It doesn’t feel like copying just a truth that these things will always affect humans.
Cons:
I’m a little surprised this isn’t more popular with the masses and/or included in a banned books list. It has all the elements to fit into that done, in my opinion, better than those that are recognized.
flynn1234's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
jayrude's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
driedmintleaves's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.75
Like the hunger games but if the MC was actually the most confident sort-of-idiot ever. Sort of homestuck. Very fun.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Body horror, Child abuse, Genocide, and Colonisation
emgovan's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
ninchita's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lyraggs's review against another edition
5.0
4,5
Ni siquiera los juegos del hambre me dieron ese sentimiento de injusticia. Las primeras páginas de Amanecer Rojo son una mezcla de tristeza y enojo (quieres golpear al prota, quieres aplaudir a Eo y no encariñarte porque pronto morirá).
Después se vuelve más calmado pero no quita el hecho de poco a poco el prota evoluciona. Me ha encantado su crecimiento plagado de errores, y la manera en que aveces siente que está perdiendo su identidad de rojo para ser un dorado.
“Tarde o temprano tendrían que saber que reventaría e iría a por ellos. O quizá piensen que aún soy un niño. Qué idiotas. Alejandro no era más que un niño cuando destruyó su primera nación.”
- Darrow Andromeda 🐉
La saga empieza emocionante a pasó, no está plagada de escenas trepidantes pero te entretiene, está Distopia no es "Rojos" contra "Dorados", aquí los malos están desdibujados.
Svero (un bocazas, pero uno de los mejores), Virginia, Pax (mi oso cariñoso, ve por Helga), Roode (el poeta), mis personajes favoritos y también al prota Darrow, me mantuvieron en suspenso, gritando, llorando y enfureciéndome, ja; no sabía cómo acabaría el libro y eso fue lo que el gustó, el hecho de que no sea tan transparente, que te atrape en una sorpresa.
Recomendado. ;)
Ni siquiera los juegos del hambre me dieron ese sentimiento de injusticia. Las primeras páginas de Amanecer Rojo son una mezcla de tristeza y enojo (quieres golpear al prota, quieres aplaudir a Eo y no encariñarte porque pronto morirá).
Después se vuelve más calmado pero no quita el hecho de poco a poco el prota evoluciona. Me ha encantado su crecimiento plagado de errores, y la manera en que aveces siente que está perdiendo su identidad de rojo para ser un dorado.
“Tarde o temprano tendrían que saber que reventaría e iría a por ellos. O quizá piensen que aún soy un niño. Qué idiotas. Alejandro no era más que un niño cuando destruyó su primera nación.”
- Darrow Andromeda 🐉
La saga empieza emocionante a pasó, no está plagada de escenas trepidantes pero te entretiene, está Distopia no es "Rojos" contra "Dorados", aquí los malos están desdibujados.
Svero (un bocazas, pero uno de los mejores), Virginia, Pax (mi oso cariñoso, ve por Helga), Roode (el poeta), mis personajes favoritos y también al prota Darrow, me mantuvieron en suspenso, gritando, llorando y enfureciéndome, ja; no sabía cómo acabaría el libro y eso fue lo que el gustó, el hecho de que no sea tan transparente, que te atrape en una sorpresa.
Recomendado. ;)
madhoward's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0