When we consider the reality in which we exist today, reading Red Rising doesn’t come across as too far-fetched at all. In fact, we could quite easily superimpose some countries, regions, economies and sectors over the colours and societies created by Pierce Brown and people would immediately understand what was happening.
This podcast with Greg is an introduction to the Red Rising trilogy and it should come as no surprise that the first book, eponymously titled, is an intriguing and courageous adventure through humanity’s dystopian future. It paints a brilliant picture of a fictitious future which calls into question the lives we lead today. So many times, I found myself asking, which colour would I be? Which colour would I want to be? Which colour would I end up being? For me, that is one of the great elements of this series, because it forces you to continue reading and then, once you are done with it, it makes you reflect upon what you have read.
It is also wonderfully complex, though you only realise the complexity, when you try to explain it to others, as Greg and I attempt to do here. We don’t always do the best job of doing so, but we gave it an honest pop.
We compliment Pierce Brown for his tremendous work and look forward to continuing the story.
There are a few spoilers in the podcast, but nothing that should in anyway ruin your enjoyment of the books.
Thanks, Greg, for your time.
Happy new year everyone. And enjoy!
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