The Worthy House (Charles Haywood)

Red Rising (Pierce Brown)

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May 4, 2023
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Red Rising's Ideological Conflict

  • Red Rising sets a Space Rome world but is weakened by refracting it through modern leftist ideas.
  • This creates conflicts and unrealistic character portrayals, confusing readers consistently.
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Genetic Castes Flaw

  • Humans are genetically cast into 14 classes with physical traits but all equally intelligent.
  • This breaks realism by ignoring intelligence differences and makes the caste system implausible.
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Reds' Contradictory Role

  • Reds are miners believing in a grand Mars terraforming purpose, but their harsh reality contrasts with this myth.
  • They embody traditional, right-wing traits yet these traits are portrayed as linked to their oppressed status.
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