Review of "Red Rising" by Pierce Brown by Carlos Felix-Crespo https://padlet.com/cfelixcrespo21/eldryi3mdnof By Carlos Felix-Crespo en-us 2018-12-20 17:26:34 UTC 2025-12-18 22:20:09 UTC hello@padlet.com Summary of Red Rising: cfelixcrespo21 https://padlet.com/cfelixcrespo21/eldryi3mdnof/wish/316233164 The story, “Red Rising” by Pierce Brown takes place on a future colony on Mars and follows a lower class minor, Darrow as he moves up through the elite ranks of the Golds. Seven hundred years ago humankind colonized other planets. In the subsequent years a rigid class system has emerged based on color, where the superior “Golds” rule at the top with their iron might. The main character Darrow is a “Red”, a class of workers at the bottom who serve as slaves down in the mines of Mars. One day Darrow, the protagonist discovers that the Reds are slaves because he sees other colors are already at mars living rich and spoiled lives. This news triggers a rebellion. Darrow allies with “The Sons of Ares” and is brought to the surface where he is carved(a process in which “Carvers” create or change things) into a gold, the ruling color, in which he becomes one of them. Darrow enters the institute so he can be hired as a fleet commander or another high up position if he passes through the testing, a brutal, deadly, strategic game. Through this he plans to infiltrate the Gold society. To find out what happens in this gruesome thriller, read Red Rising by Pierce Brown.]]> 2018-12-20 17:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cfelixcrespo21/eldryi3mdnof/wish/316233164 What I thought about the book: cfelixcrespo21 https://padlet.com/cfelixcrespo21/eldryi3mdnof/wish/316233435 Overall the book is extremely interesting and intriguing. I really liked how the author told the story in first person point of view as it helped  with the connection between the reader and the protagonist. Also the book contained a lot of description which led to imagery, where the reader could really imagine what was going on the book and how this dystopian world looked. The best part of the book was the plot and the setting. The plot really takes readers through a journey that is out of this world, literally as the story takes place in space. The setting was personally the best aspect of the book because you don’t really see a lot of books especially dystopian taking place in multiple planets in the universe. I also like how the author used aspects of fiction in a non childish way. Which makes the book perfect for young adults. Overall the book really reminded me of the Hunger Games and the medieval era. ]]> 2018-12-20 17:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cfelixcrespo21/eldryi3mdnof/wish/316233435 Would I recommend it? cfelixcrespo21 https://padlet.com/cfelixcrespo21/eldryi3mdnof/wish/316233612 Yes, I would definitely recommend this book, especially to people who really enjoy a paced plot which leaves you on the edge of your seat. The book is really attention grabbing and it has a lot of different themes. The book also uses a lot of  imagery which gives readers an exciting imaginable picture of where the story takes place. 
I would recommend this book to people who are fans of the hunger games. As the book has many aspects that are similar to those of the hunger games trilogy. Personally I am a hunger games fan and I loved how reminiscent this book was to the Hunger Games. I would say its the Hunger Games taken to another level of futuristic conflicts. Also I would recommend this book because it has a very interesting storyline that continues on as the book is part of trilogy. ]]> 2018-12-20 17:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cfelixcrespo21/eldryi3mdnof/wish/316233612 Quotes: cfelixcrespo21 https://padlet.com/cfelixcrespo21/eldryi3mdnof/wish/316233755 “All men are not created equal, he declares. Tall, imperious, an eagle of a man. The weak have deceived you. They would say the meek shall inherit the Earth. That the strong should nurture the gentle. This is the Noble Lie of Democracy. The cancer that poisoned mankind. His eyes pierce the gathered students. You and I are Gold. We are the end of the evolutionary line. We tower above the flesh heap of man, shepherding the lesser colors.”  
This quote from the book really interested me and I believe is an important part of the introduction of the book. In this quote you can see that the world that is unintentionally described as a place with alot of societal division. This quote also suggests that there may be control and order in this future world because the character talking refers to himself as Gold and others as lesser colors. Which is a sign of intentional organization of a society.

“Man cannot be freed by the same injustice that enslaved it.”
This shows the societal probem that the main protagonist Darrow is challenging in his world. Which connects to his overall hero's journey.

“Personally, I do not want to make you a man. Men are so very frail. Men break. Men die. No, I’ve always wished to make a god.”
This describes the drive the main character has throughout the story and through the plot.
]]> 2018-12-20 17:30:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cfelixcrespo21/eldryi3mdnof/wish/316233755 Relatable Song: cfelixcrespo21 https://padlet.com/cfelixcrespo21/eldryi3mdnof/wish/316233981 This songs relates to the book because it describes the emotions the protagonist feels throughout his journey and how he feels about the world he lives in. ]]> 2018-12-20 17:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cfelixcrespo21/eldryi3mdnof/wish/316233981 Cover Art cfelixcrespo21 https://padlet.com/cfelixcrespo21/eldryi3mdnof/wish/316234724 This cover art defines the protagonist Darrow. Since he is known based on his societal class as a Red. Which are slaves who work in the mines of Mars. Throughout the story he is planning on rising to the top and change the world in which he lives in. Therefore the wings represent his journey from the bottom to the top.]]> 2018-12-20 17:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cfelixcrespo21/eldryi3mdnof/wish/316234724