![]() I noticed that some libraries have this categorized as a young adult novel and I disagree with that rating. The level of violence and abuse in Red Rising is not too graphic but it’s intense. This could be epic if spun correctly, trite if not. Also, at some point, it’s going to be made into a film with the author writing the screen play. ![]() The last book in the series was just published this month, so I felt like it was finally time to indulge. There was a bunch of hype when this came out and I’ve held off reading it, partially because of that, but also because Brown made it clear that Red Rising was the first book of a trilogy. ![]() Even though the underdog to hero story has been told a million times, Brown’s first book is a strong effort and it’s gripping. Red Rising is Ender’s Game mixed with The Hunger Games in space. Let’s start with the first book: Red Rising This is his story and how he rises from the ashes to become one of the most powerful and influential men of his time. Being a Red is not enough, when Darrow discovers that his people have been kept in virtual slavery for hundreds of years. His color determines his job, his life, and his destiny. ![]() Darrow is born into a universe that is divided into social groups. I just finished reading this series and I can’t seem to say enough good things about it. ![]()
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