Red Rising (Red Rising, #1)
by Pierce Brown
Red Rising by Pierce Brown holds a highly rated rating of 4.26 out of 5, based on 104.9K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 382 pages.
About Red Rising
"I live for the dream that my children will be born free," she says. "That they will be what they like. That they will own the land their father gave them.""I live for you," I say sadly.Eo kisses my cheek. "Then you must live for more."Darrow is a Red, a member of the lowest caste in the color-coded society of the future. Like his fellow Reds, he works all day, believing that he and his people are making the surface of Mars livable for future generations.Yet he spends his life willingly, knowing that his blood and sweat will one day result in a better world for his children.But Darrow and his kind have been betrayed. Soon he discovers that humanity already reached the surface generations ago. Vast cities and sprawling parks spread across the planet. Darrow—and Reds like him—are nothing more than slaves to a decadent ruling class.Inspired by a longing for justice, and driven by the memory of lost love, Darrow sacrifices everything to infiltrate the legendary Institute, a proving ground for the dominant Gold caste, where the next generation of humanity's overlords struggle for power. He will be forced to compete for his life and the very future of civilization against the best and most brutal of Society's ruling class. There, he will stop at nothing to bring down his enemies... even if it means he has to become one of them to do so.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Pierce Brown |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 382 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.26 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 104,939 |
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What genre is Red Rising?
Red Rising is categorized as Science Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Red Rising worth reading?
Based on 104.9K reader ratings, Red Rising has an average score of 4.26 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Red Rising?
Red Rising has 382 pages.
Who wrote Red Rising?
Red Rising was written by Pierce Brown. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for Red Rising?
The ISBN-13 for Red Rising is 9780345539790.0.
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