So after much lamenting on reading an "eh!" book which was prefaced by an "ugh" book, I finally read a book I liked - Red Rising by Pierce Brown!
Gorydamn is a curse word used by the characters. I mean the language of the book has already found a permanent place in my vernacular so that should say something. Although, it could just tell you I'm easily influenced by fiction dystopian novels but I then I'd just say ---->Don't You Judge Me! After all, its not like I sang all of Katniss' songs or started wearing my hair in Dutch braid after reading Hunger Games. Although, I will admit I did say "may the odds be ever in your favor" in more situations than masterfully applicable. It is more likely hinting at my knack for picking up curse words in a variety of languages and slang (fictional or reality tv show based). Most recently, I have been muttering pendejo and cabron under my breath in a lazy effort to acquaint myself with best and most mischievous words in the Spanish language. Someone will respond with something hopefully twice as vulgar and then I will have learned a new word.
Enough about linguistics. Basic rundown. There's a kid of a low class level...
WAIT hold the phone! I just want to quickly point out the book uses a system of colors for economic class distinctions, notably browns and reds are the lowest of the class. The main character coming from the lowest of the caste to rise against the highest. Oh when art reflects life. Okay, off the cliff...
So a kid from a lower class/caste who never knew there was any other economic levels (Gold being the highest) goes on a quest to avenge a personal loss. One guess who he loses and who did the taking. No surprise there but the story is still compelling. He is anger incarnated and that is the thing I love the most about his character - this singular strain of authentic emotion that drives his every move and decision - much like Batman actually. He is so angry and I like it. The author also does a great job of building the environment. It's on Mars by the way. You truly get a sense of the world the main character is in.
Also, the pace of the book is good. I like that I didn't have to really wait for a buildup. A bit of a lead in and then there you are right in the thick of it. It is part of a trilogy so heads up. The first book was on the shallow end of 400+ pages. Read the gorydamn thing already!
I will add it did come out in 2014 so I am very late to the party - but I typically run on CP time anyway so late is on time :-/
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