“Red Rising” by Pierce Brown — Book Summary
Title: Red Rising. Date of Publication: 2014. Genre: Sci-Fi/Dystopian. Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks. Pages: 400. Get Your Copy of “Red Rising” Here
Introduction:
Pierce Brown’s gripping science fiction book Red Rising takes place in a dystopian future in which humanity has conquered the solar system. The protagonist of the tale is Darrow, a teenage miner who lives in the harsh Reds’ civilization on Mars. The ruling class, the Golds, are enslaving the Reds without their knowledge. They do this by using brutality, lies, and manipulation to stay in power.
Part 1: The Life of a Red
The Reds’ talented young miner Darrow feels he is helping to make Mars habitable in the future. He endures severe conditions and works nonstop in the deep mines while following the ruling class’s orders. Eo, Darrow’s vivacious wife, longs for their people’s freedom and a better life. Nevertheless, when Eo is put to death for singing a song that is illegal, one that gives the Reds hope and causes revolt, their lives take a sad turn.
The passing of Eo serves as a trigger for Darrow’s change. He learns that the Reds have been mistreated and subjugated by the Golds for many centuries, and that the surface of Mars is already habitable. Darrow, overcome with wrath and grief, decides to pursue justice…
