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Red Rising (Red Rising Saga, #1)

Pierce Brown

Why we're reading this: Set on Mars about a stratified society and a rebellion to change things
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Nov 26, 2023 Maryam rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: audiobook, ya, fantasy

Red Rising is a captivating read. Initially, it felt like it had the perfect mix of everything, but then there was a moment that left me a bit puzzled. Some elements seemed like they could've gone in a different direction, making more sense for the story's environment. However, I was invested in the narrative and never felt bored. Overall, I'd give it a solid 4

In the first book of the Red Rising saga, I see two main characters and three supporting characters, two of whom happen to be my absolute ...more

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Jan 18, 2014 Nick rated it liked it

Shelves: science-fiction

Hunger Games meets Ender's Game meets Harry Potter meets The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. I mean seriously, there's almost no original plot point in the whole thing. Still a fun read, though. ...more

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Feb 12, 2014 Ally rated it really liked it

Shelves: library, kindle, 2014-challenge, 2024-challenge

Though a little heavy handed at times, I really enjoyed this book. I look forward to the rest of the trilogy.

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Nov 11, 2014 Kaitlin rated it liked it

Shelves: fiction, ya

I thought this fast-paced plot was fun, but it's a bit of a rip-off of Hunger Games... I thought the different characters were interesting, but none came off as complicated or round to me (Maybe... the precept and his son and the archgovenor's daughter...). I enjoyed this read, for sure, it just didn't rise to the level of some of the other books in this genre that I've enjoyed. I want to see what happens with this plot and where it goes.

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May 29, 2017 Erika rated it did not like it

DNF because the thought of reading 200 more pages of this shit makes me want to cry.

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Feb 21, 2014 Shannon rated it really liked it

I almost gave up on this book after the first few chapters, but thanks to the reviews here I decided to stick with it -- and am glad I did. The main character, Darrow, struggles to destroy a system by becoming part of it, and I enjoyed watching his transformation.

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