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hoamst's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
stacias99's review against another edition
5.0
Loved, loved, loved this story of rebellion (it's really an origin story, but I do love where it's headed). Human society is divided into colors, with Golds at the top and Reds at the bottom. As suggested in the title, this is the beginning of Red rising. The protagonist, Darrow, is young and naive, but talented. I enjoyed seeing him come into himself and believe in who he is meant to be. Cannot wait to read the next in the saga!
moobys157's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
clace_19's review against another edition
4.0
4.45!
“You do not follow me because I am the strongest. Pax is. You do not follow me because I am the brightest. Mustang is. You follow me because you do not know where you are going. I do.”
I am absolutely speechless. This is gonna be a long review so brace yourselves.
Oh my god! Piece Brown absolutely nailed this book. I would say that this was in the vain of the hunger games but I personally liked it way more than I liked the hunger games. It was such a beautifully written book. The writing style was so raw and brutal but also at times so hopeful and beautiful. Its definitely an adult book in my eyes because all the themes, tones, content points it towards that and honestly it's so well done. Before I dive in the review lemme tell you a little bit what it's about.
So basically, Red Rising is a book about class, power and rebellion. It follows Darrow a 'Red' the lowest caste in a society on Mars. After facing a tragedy and a shocking reveal Darrow joins a rebellion to overthrow the 'Golds' . He impersonates a gold and tries to infiltrate their command school from within. I think this is the shortest summary that I can give because I want you guys to experience this yourself as it is one of the best works that I have read.
I love how Brown didn't shy away from writing about things that can be seen so often in this world. The way he portrayed the way people would go to the most horrendous lengths to obtain power and maintain control
“You do not follow me because I am the strongest. Pax is. You do not follow me because I am the brightest. Mustang is. You follow me because you do not know where you are going. I do.”
I am absolutely speechless. This is gonna be a long review so brace yourselves.
Oh my god! Piece Brown absolutely nailed this book. I would say that this was in the vain of the hunger games but I personally liked it way more than I liked the hunger games. It was such a beautifully written book. The writing style was so raw and brutal but also at times so hopeful and beautiful. Its definitely an adult book in my eyes because all the themes, tones, content points it towards that and honestly it's so well done. Before I dive in the review lemme tell you a little bit what it's about.
So basically, Red Rising is a book about class, power and rebellion. It follows Darrow a 'Red' the lowest caste in a society on Mars. After facing a tragedy and a shocking reveal Darrow joins a rebellion to overthrow the 'Golds' . He impersonates a gold and tries to infiltrate their command school from within. I think this is the shortest summary that I can give because I want you guys to experience this yourself as it is one of the best works that I have read.
I love how Brown didn't shy away from writing about things that can be seen so often in this world. The way he portrayed the way people would go to the most horrendous lengths to obtain power and maintain control
realcharley's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I was literally on the edge of my seat the entire time. 100% would recommend anyone to read this series. I can't wait to start book 2!
angeliecatharina's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
5.0
ohyouread's review against another edition
5.0
This is probably the 4th or 5th time I’ve read Red Rising. The first time was when it first came out, long before I started reviewing books. I remember picking it up because the cover mentioned it being like The Hunger Games. And the first book really lives up to that correlation.
We start out with death within the first 5 chapters and there is death throughout the book… really throughout the entirety of this series. I think the one thing that Pierce Brown has taught me is to never trust him with a favorite character. They’ll probably die at some point.
Darrow lives up to the nickname he’s given halfway through the book, the Reaper. That name really does strike some form of foreshadowing into what’s to come. When Eo sings the song that ends with “the reaper comes,” you know that the name is giving us the information that we need to know that his mission of revenge will (hopefully) be successful.
I have always learned the hard way. It doesn’t matter what I’m life I’m doing. But I, of course, find a favorite in every book. Sevro is my fave for now… I’m just waiting for the other hand to drop.
We start out with death within the first 5 chapters and there is death throughout the book… really throughout the entirety of this series. I think the one thing that Pierce Brown has taught me is to never trust him with a favorite character. They’ll probably die at some point.
Darrow lives up to the nickname he’s given halfway through the book, the Reaper. That name really does strike some form of foreshadowing into what’s to come. When Eo sings the song that ends with “the reaper comes,” you know that the name is giving us the information that we need to know that his mission of revenge will (hopefully) be successful.
I have always learned the hard way. It doesn’t matter what I’m life I’m doing. But I, of course, find a favorite in every book. Sevro is my fave for now… I’m just waiting for the other hand to drop.
yitzm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
kellers's review against another edition
3.0
You know, I didn't like this book for the first few chapters. It moved too fast; characters died who we didn't even get a chance to know well enough to care. The writing felt clunky with its would-be retro-futuristic slang style, and no teenagers I know talk like that.
However, once you get into the 'war games' part of the story, it's thoroughly entertaining. Brown seems to have a gift for describing siege tactics play-by-play in narrative in a way that's clear and fun. Often there are twenty or more named characters all doing different things, and somehow you don't get confused, because the author's taken the time to mark them memorably with traits and personalities (even if they can be a bit stock-ish).
It's not as good of a literary piece as the Hunger Games, but it's undeniably a good, easy read (I finished the book in a day and a half). And I'll definitely check out the next book, Golden Son.
However, once you get into the 'war games' part of the story, it's thoroughly entertaining. Brown seems to have a gift for describing siege tactics play-by-play in narrative in a way that's clear and fun. Often there are twenty or more named characters all doing different things, and somehow you don't get confused, because the author's taken the time to mark them memorably with traits and personalities (even if they can be a bit stock-ish).
It's not as good of a literary piece as the Hunger Games, but it's undeniably a good, easy read (I finished the book in a day and a half). And I'll definitely check out the next book, Golden Son.