An amalgamation of dystopian fiction in a science fiction setting: Red rising by Pierce Brown

The book is set on Mars of the future, where humanity is split into different castes, the arrogant and almost godlike Golds at the top who hold power, the Greys who provide security, the Pinks who provide pleasure services to name but a few. At the bottom of the pile are the Reds. While high Reds serve as menial labourers in the cities, low reds are miners, supposedly mining helium three to terraform Mars. Indeed, straightening out all of the functions of the various colours, and seeing how individuals from each colour interact within the society is interesting in itself.

Brown paints a masterful picture with his writing, creating an in-depth world full of complex characters and a compelling plot line. What results is a smart and entertaining novel on many levels that showcases the best and worst of human nature. It might be classified as a young adult novel and children will find it entertaining because of the action packed plot but it can be enjoyed by those of any age due to it's actual literary elements and moral questions it poses. Grab this exhilarating and colourful themed story at Readplot.

This book is equal parts pleasure reading and literature. The violence in this book isn't graphic or glorified .The setting is one of the book's strongest points, Brown creates a world that is bright. Relinquish this fascinating to explore read at Readplot.