Reviews

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

sarahobeidalla's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense 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

4.0

nicilaui's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Romans in space and a boy who has to prove himself in a game like Kantniss. Much more brutal than "The Hunger Games", but just as critical of a hierarchical system. I found the basic concept of the book great and the plot surprised me a few times. Therefore I will continue reading the series. Unfortunately, I did find some shortcomings in the language. Some sentences were repeated embarrassingly often: "Dirt under my/her/his finger nails". The dialog sometimes seemed a little awkward and some battles were won illogically quickly. Despite the flaws, it was exciting, although certainly not a literary masterpiece.

erinrevesz'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? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

audreynyhui5's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

camimil8872's review against another edition

4.0

Very meaty read. Lots of world building and intense plot. Definitely curious to see where the series goes.

ebe_'s review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring tense fast-paced

4.75

thebookishbollinger's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

rogeliopeschard's review against another edition

3.0

Was I entertained? Yes
Did I find Darrow annoying as hell? Yes
Will I be reading the next one? Yes

karlin0336's review against another edition

Was going into a reading slump and just couldn't get into this one at the time.  I do plan on eventually coming back to it.

viviann13's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75