Golden Son
the unputdownable second book in the globally bestselling dystopian science fiction series RED RISING
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4.7 • 325 Ratings
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- £5.99
Publisher Description
I'm still playing games. This is just the deadliest yet.
The stunning second book in the explosive global sensation from Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling author Pierce Brown.
Darrow is a rebel forged by tragedy.
For generations, he and his fellow Reds toiled beneath the surface of Mars to make the planet inhabitable, dreaming of a better future for their descendants. But Darrow's world was built on a lie, told by the Gold ruling caste so they could live on Mars in luxury.
Fired by hatred, Darrow infiltrated Gold society to fight in secret for his people. A lamb among wolves, he has found friendship, respect, and even love - but also the wrath of powerful rivals.
Darrow journeys down a road fraught with danger and deceit. But can he pay the price rebellion demands?
READERS LOVE THE RED RISING SERIES
'Take all these 5/5 stars ratings from me, Pierce Brown. Take it! You completely deserve it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'HOW DOES ONE COME BACK AFTER THAT?!!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This. Was. Phenomenal' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'She was too stunned to speak' ⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Bloodydamn!!! What an epic second instalment' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Misdirection and chaos mark the twisty second book of Brown's SF trilogy (after Red Rising), set mostly on a near-future Mars divided between the ruling Golds and the peons called Reds. Red-born Darrow has been recruited by radicals, disguised as one of the elite, and sent to spark a revolution, but Brown makes it clear (often through scenes of mopey self-reflection) that Darrow's not suited to the task. As a sleeper agent, he is forced to manipulate both friend and foe, a burden described vividly and to great effect. Brown shows everything organically, from the Roman influences on the culture to the exciting potential hidden in both halves of society. Dramatic battles with a real sense of loss, and a final chapter that slams into both Darrow and the reader, make this the rare middle book that loses almost no momentum as it sets up the final installment.
Customer Reviews
Just wow
So i rated the first one I think 4 stars but this second installment was just top tier. So glad I kept reading. Oh my had my heart racing at points. I thought the premise was a bit tweeny in the first book. A society split and someone rising up to cross boundaries - very young adult trope. Then this book just added so much depth. You really fall in love with so many of the characters. There is a great character development and heaps of tension. He also allows for the story to breathe at points with humor and tender moments. Highly recommend you try this second book. I’m certainly going to move onto the third installment.
Rare
One of those rare books that you never want to put down.
What a mind to construct such a thing!
Great stuff
Continues the fast pace of the first book and adds a number of novel technologies. A great read. Looking forward to the next instalment.