Episode notes
In this episode, Red steps away from current politics to dive into the young adult dystopian sci-fi novel Red Rising by Pierce Brown.
Featured Book: Red Rising by Pierce Brown (2014) - The first book in a bestselling trilogy.
Quick Synopsis:
The story follows Darrow, a "Red" helium-3 miner on Mars who believes his people are sacrificially terraforming the planet for a dying Earth. After a personal tragedy reveals the oppressive system is built on lies, he is recruited by a rebel group to infiltrate the ruling "Gold" class by undergoing extensive physical alteration. His mission: to take down the Society from within.
Key Themes Discussed:
* Oppressive class systems & social hierarchy (denoted by Colors)
* Revolution & social justice ...
Keywords
Socialism