This week we discuss Parts 1 and 2 of Red Rising by Pierce Brown. The twists come early and often, and we are left reeling from the shifts in genre. This is a good one to go in fresh, so read it if you can! As always, spoilers abound. You have been warned.

Time Codes

• 02:40 1st person present
• 09:41 The twist
• 10:16 Part 1 summary
• 15:42 Thwarted expectations
• 18:35 Eo
• 24:47 Worldbuilding
• 28:19 The twist, for real
• 41:55 The Institute
• 48:58 Predictions
• 51:42 Conclusion

Next Read: Red Rising by Pierce Brown, Parts 3 and 4

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