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Red Rising

by Pierce Brown

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2014 ยท 382 pages ยท ~6h 22m read ยท Fiction

Darrow is a Red, a member of the lowest caste in a color-coded society on Mars. He spends his days mining the planet's surface to make it habitable for future generations, only to discover that the elite Golds have been living in luxury for centuries. Driven by grief and a thirst for justice, Darrow undergoes a physical transformation to infiltrate the Institute. This high-stakes space opera explores themes of class warfare and sacrifice, offering a visceral, action-packed journey through a brutal solar system.

Widely read around the world. Estimated 8 million readers.

Atmosphere: FantasticalVibe: IntensePacing: Fast-paced
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Notable Quotes

"I would have lived in peace. But my enemies brought me war."
"You do not follow me because I am the strongest. Pax is. You do not follow me because I am the brightest. Mustang is. You follow me because you do not know where you are going. I do."
"Man cannot be freed by the same injustice that enslaved it."

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