Sci-fi

Golden Son

by Pierce BrownBook 2 of 6 in Red Rising
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Description

As a Red, Darrow grew up working the mines deep beneath the surface of Mars, enduring backbreaking labor while dreaming of the better future he is building for his decendents. But the Society he faithfully served was built on lies. Darrow's kind have betrayed and denied by their elitist masters, the Golds—and their only path to liberation is revolution. And so Darrow sacrifices himself in the name for greater good for which Eo, his true love and inspiration , laid down her own life. He becomes a Gold, infiltrating their privileged realm so that he can destroy it from within. A lamb among wolves in a cruel world, Darrow find friendship, respect, and even love—but also the wrath of powerful rivals. To wage and win the war that will change humankind's destiny, Darrow must must confront the treachery arrayed against him, overcome his all-too-human desire for retribution—and strive not for violent revolt but a hopeful rebirth. Though the road ahead if fraught with danger and deciet, Darrow must choose to follow Eo's principles of love and justice to free his people. He must live for more.

What it’s like

ViolenceGraphic
CombatWar-Torn
HorrorCreepy
SpiceFade-to-Black
ProfanityMild

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Details

First published
January 1, 2015
Pages
448
Reading time
About 9 hours
Format
Novel
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
Language
English
ISBN
9781444759020
Series
Red Rising, Book 2

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