Very goog histire

a very well developed history in the future, segregation, corruption a view of our society in this metaphor of the wold

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great story and reading

Captivating. The plot is interesting, the twists unexpected. Strongly recommended. It leaves you wanting more.

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A great mix of popular books and video games becoming it‘s own amazing thing

The beginning started a bit slowly but then I couldnt stop listening anymore until the book was finished. Will definitely continue with the next episode of the red rising saga

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Mind blowing and outstanding narrator!

All the stars!

“I live for the dream that my children will be born free. That they will be what they like. That they will own the land their father gave them.'
'I live for you,' I say sadly.
She kisses my cheek. 'Then you must live for more.”
― Pierce Brown, Red Rising

Years ago, my son asked me to read Red Rising but I wasn’t in the mood. He has never stopped praising that series.
Two months ago, bookstagram friends asked if I was interested in buddy reading the series in 2022, beginning in January.
I thought it was a good idea to motivate me.

The plan: read Red Rising in January, Golden Son in February, etc till May.
Today we are January 9th and I have listened to Red Rising, then Golden Son and I am 60% into Morning Star! 😊

My son was right all along, that series is AMAZING and ADDICTIVE!

He is trying not to spoil me and I take 3 pages of notes for every book I read to avoid spoiling my buddy readers when discussion time comes!

What to write about that series that hasn’t been written over and over again?

-First, Pierce Brown is a plotter!!!

I am usually more of a character driven reader but the plot in that series is simply incredible!
It’s filled with twists and turns, some I had seen coming but the majority I had never expected!


-Second, it’s history repeating itself.

By that I mean the Pierce Brown made me think of ancient Rome and ancient Greece with the slaves, the gods etc. This is certainly exacerbated with the names of the Golds like Augustus, Caius etc. Add to it “Olympus” where the “teacher” at the institution live and you get the idea.

But later on in the series, there is a character, a true villain that I won’t name here who reminded me of Hitler. With torture, extermination, insanity…

All along I couldn’t help but make comparison with past history.


-Third, this is also the altar of moral values.

Darrow, our hero, represents values like courage, loyalty, empathy, mercy, bravery etc.
But everything is not black and white because Darrow, determined as he is to see the fall of the Golds reign and a better world, can’t help but become friends with Golds. He can’t help to feel love for some. And even if he always has his mission in sight, he’ll be torn and will feel guilty for lying to his new friends.

Darrow also firmly believes in second chances.
He believes that if you were raised not knowing any better, you should get a chance to become who you really want to be and not the preordained product of your upbringing. Actions tell more about a man than his birth.

I am a firm believer of all said above so it’s no wonder that Pierce Brown had me abroad so easily!


-Fourth, it’s a spectacle!

That book is filled with action, acts of bravery, last minute escape, 180° turn, rebirth of the hero when everything is lost. It’s flamboyant and it’s gritty at the same time!
When you think that everything is “in the pocket”, someone just pulls the rug under our hero and he stumbles very hard! And when you think all hope is lost, there is an unexpected ally or opportunity that will save our hero’s butt and spin the story in a new direction!

You never have a respite, always panting and gripping the edge of your seat!
That’s why I breezed through these books!


-Fifth, the characters are amazing!

Darrow will have a huge growth! And the narrator ( Tim Gerard Reynolds) did a splendid job rendering that growth! In the beginning Darrow will speak with a thick Irish accent. I had to focus really hard to understand. And the more the story progressed the more Darrow’s speech became smooth and cultured.

Darrow is a true leader that you will have no other choice but to root for.

Opposed to big, golden, strong and charismatic Darrow you’ll have the beautiful Cassius, the goblin Sevro, Roque the philosopher etc.

The characters will all have growth in this series and their relationships will constantly evolve. You will love them as your own friends, you will suffer with them and you will feel the deep cut when there is betrayal.


To conclude I’d say that this book blew me away, even if science fiction/dystopia is far from my favorite genre! My son was right all along! Why did I wait so long to read it?

PS Now my son is reading one of my favorite books of 2021, Empire of the Vampire and he is..smitten!

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Gripping

Great, gripping story, very well read. I really got into it.
I couldnt wait to hear more! Well done!

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So good I couldn’t stop listening.

Brilliantly read, a phenomenal book perfect for anyone that likes strong characters, twists and turns, and a few gritty battles.

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Wow !

Hâte de lire la suite !! L’histoire est très bien mené. Parfois j’ai eu un peu de mal à comprendre la voix anglaise.

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Superbe livre

une histoire qui vous emporte, très bien lue, Un vrai moment de plaisir! j ai hâte de lire la suite

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